Chapter 12 “There you are!” Theirn said the moment Castien returned from his discussion with Daeron. Castien smiled and signed. “Here I am. Have you been looking for me?” “I just…” Theirn looked upset. “Don’t kill me, please.” “Out with it, lad.” “All right, I was looking for you and someone said you were up on the ramparts. So I went up and I overheard part of what you and Daeron were saying and I’m not a…a w***e and how dare he imply I am,” Theirn spat out. “He said no such thing.” “You spoke of procuring and he said I would be willing to go to your bed!” With a shake of his head Castien beckoned to Theirn to follow him. When the lad just stood where he was with a scowl on his face, Castien mouthed, “Come, now,” as he started down the long hallway. He realized Theirn was not behi

