Vadon found Chloe standing on the empty breezeway. He walked over to her, concerned by her stoic silence. “Where are Rion and Annie? What happened? People are whispering. There is a rumor going around saying there is not going to be an Honorum tonight. Do you know what they are talking about?”
To his surprise, she turned around and sought solace in his arms. She was cold and trembling, and Vadon immediately felt alarm. “Annie found out about Anitra,” she whispered.
Vadon closed his eyes, bringing her closer against him. He was afraid it would happen, especially tonight, when the woman angel would definitely be among the invited. “It had to happen sooner or later. Who told her?”
“Lord Byric.”
“Damn him. How did Annie take it?”
DamnChloe shook her head. “She was devastated. She wou
