As Emere Kaffale left Erynn's bedroom, she tensed, letting go of her fake smile. She called her brother-in-law's vizor while walking toward her husband's office.
"Aegisthus," she said, when he answered, as she came into the office where her husband was looking at what was happening in the nursery. "Come to Ion's office right now."
And she cut off, before he could say anything. She then collapsed into a chair next to her husband, who offered her a glass of an ambery, strong liquor. She'd been avoiding strong alcohol while breastfeeding, but after today's scare, she felt the need for some relaxation, so she downed its contents, feeling the burning liquid's sweet taste.
"Did you see?" she asked Ion, who nodded. "I almost thought this could end up badly. Aegisthus said she was a high magici
