CHAPTER 173

SPARTA

"That was not the smartest of moves Milord." Theron spoke as they walked through the corridor of the Senate building.

Martin looked at him with a smile. "Which one is that? I make a lot of those."

"Allowing Aricia's mother to remain at the villa," Theron replied. "If what she says is true, and Midlan demanded that of her husband, then he will undoubtedly show up at the villa, demanding you surrender Aricia."

Martin nodded, "Probably. That won't happen. So?"

"The rumors from the city are growing. Rumors that you are not who we have said you are." Theron spoke. "It's not wise to flame them with your actions."

"I've never been very good at lying to people." Martin said.