Chapter 226

"Vespera." Torin's voice was certain. "It had to be Vespera. She was the only one besides me who knew those passages. Who had clearance to move through restricted areas."

"But why?" Even saying her name made my chest tight. "Why would she want me gone?"

"Because you were getting too close." Torin's eyes were dark. "Too important. Too loved. And Vespera has never been able to stand anyone else rece