Chapter 222

IGNATIUS HADN'T FACTORED THIS INTO his evening plans. Inwardly he chewed on his liver as the cave nearly throbbed with noise. It would very likely scare the ardwyr off.

Or anything else with half a brain, he thought. No matter, I'll create a diversion. As long as it seems believable and I broach it in the right manner, I know she'll rise to the bait.