CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
Meanwhile, at the King’s castle, Lilith walks the halls. With each step, she kicks the gold hem of her pastel green brocade dress. Putting both hands to her stomach, she scratches at the swirling brown embroidery. Why hasn’t she found the boy and girl? Where could they possibly be? If they were in the market so many days ago, then where could their protector be hiding them for this long? No one would be fool enough to hide them in their own home. Certainly not? Voices catch her attention. She puts her hands together, hiding them below wide and furry sleeve ends, and walks to the end of her corridor. Standing with a hand against the wall, she peeks around the corner.
Princess Leilani and Ari talk to the Queen. Their hushed whispers float through the hallways. Words nev
