Nyx's POV
"Dead. Killed in a rogue attack three weeks ago."
The timing made my skin crawl. "Right before we discovered the curse pattern."
"Yes."
I made myself turn back to face him. His grey eyes met mine, and I saw the calculation there. He was thinking what I was thinking.
"Either he was part of this," I said, "or he found out and was silenced."
"Both are possible." Warrick ran a hand through his hair. "Daren was a good soldier. Loyal. I can't imagine him betraying the kingdom."
"People do unexpected things when threatened."
He was quiet for a moment. Then: "Yes. They do."
The way he said it made me think he wasn't talking about Daren anymore. I looked away first.
He moved to a cabinet and pulled out a worn leather journal. "His personal log. If he discovered anything, he migh
