as well? Considering how you managed to achieve the rulership of your own Domain, I suppose such thoughts are natural." There was a stricken silence and everyone stared at Francisco Ridenow, even his usual ally, Lady Marilla. There was no one present who had not nourished suspicions about the deaths of those who stood in the way of Francisco, but no one had ever openly suggested that he had arranged them. The man flinched slightly, and his face paled as he realized he had gone too far. Dom Damon's eyes narrowed, as if he were trying to find some advantage in this conflict. Then his face cleared quickly. "While I am sure that Mike did nothing to his uncle, we cannot pretend that we are entirely free of suspicion. And we should remember that Mike is not the only Dark-that he has tw

