Desperate Measures

Aria glanced in the direction where Gareth had left.

Once she was sure he was out of sight, she turned to Beatrix. "You scared me half to death."

Beatrix gave a gentle smile. "I'm fine. Can you help me get in touch with Lucius? Ask him to make it seem like my condition is getting worse. I need to be hospitalized."

Beatrix wasn't actually sick at all.

But since she was making these arrangements, sh