Reckless Inquiry

[LORD RAFE ALDER MORLAND]

"Well," Kaelia continues softly, her voice is a light stutter, "W-what makes you so intent on auditing Valtièrre?"

I hold this moment, keenly, guarding her words.

"Have you found some...discrepancies?"

I almost choke on air. An event that should be impossible for a vampire who does not need to breathe.

I break the coughing by clearing my throat loudly. Had she gone mad?