Poison in the Roses
Morning light filtered through the high arched windows.
The blood from the unconscious assassin was wiped clean from my floorboards. Cassian had dragged the man away into a cell before the sun came up.
Cassian walked into my room carrying his long sword. His eyes were red from lack of sleep.
"The guards are checking the roof rafters now," Cassian said in a tired voice. "You cannot stay in this room today while they search."
"Where am I supposed to go?" I asked, pulling my dark gray cloak over my shoulders.
"Go down to the lower rose gardens," Cassian said, holding the door open for me. "It is open ground. No one can hide in the trees without my guards seeing them."
"Are you coming with me?" I asked, looking up into his face.
"I need to inspect the outer walls f
