The Price of Silence

Cassian POV

I had Lucilla brought to Lucius's office and the folder of evidence sitting between us like a loaded weapon.

“You have one chance to speak,” I said. “Defend yourself.”

Lucilla met my eyes without flinching. “I am innocent. And I know who is responsible.”

“Tell me who did it.”

Lucilla sat across from me in Lucius's office, her hands resting calmly in her lap despite the guards standing