Brother in Name

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

ONE WOULD THINK that after my rattle with Lady Daphne, the morning's surprises for my sake should be over. That I should be given a moment of peace, even just for a half hour, as I go see my sister.

But no.

Fate shames any sliver of peace that comes my way.

I stare at Jagger as I descend the stairs. He is talking to a red guard down below.

At least he is distracted. I may