“Arrest Ruenn Maclang,” Kuurus had shouted.
And I stepped suddenly back from Rannon, heart speeding with shock, glancing from Kuurus to his sister—the woman I was to marry.
Where was Kreeg? Why hadn’t he warned me?
Where was KreegWhy hadn’t he warned meRannon’s eyes met mine. And I understood where Kreeg was. I understood why Rannon had brought her Vlih bodyguard with her and why she’d sent him from the room with my friend. Rhandh’s job had been to get Kreeg out of the way.
I saw it. I knew it. From Rannon’s eyes. And the knowledge ripped me like a talon.
The guards started forward, in step, not yet with weapons drawn. Rannon’s face grew haggard under my gaze, a dampness welling in the lush darkness of her lashes. She started to speak.
“He was supposed to—”
But I did not listen. I d
