The night air on the balcony tugged at my hair, cool strands brushing across my face.
I had stormed out of the meeting room because Rion had stared at me with that infuriatingly blank expression for a full minute without saying a word. I was too frustrated to endure another heartbeat in his presence.
Below, the city was still alive with music and laughter. The people continued to celebrate without a clue. None of them—except a few warriors—knew an attempted murder had taken place within their very walls.
They hadn't been told, for fear of alarming them… or warning the culprit. Besides, no one wanted the first night of the Moon Festival ruined.
I heard light footsteps behind me and didn't need to turn to know who it was.
Raye stopped at my side. For a moment, she said nothing.
Then, softly, she told me, "You shouldn't have said that."
"Said what?" My voice came out sharper than I intended, annoyance still simmering under my skin.
