The Special People

Chapter 63

I wave him off. “I’ll be fine. However, I’d keep an eye on your heir. If he went after Morgain, who we thought was the heir, he’ll go after Silas next.”

Alier shakes his head. “For his safety, no one outside of his mothers, siblings, and I, knew he existed.”

“I knew he existed.” I say. “Well, his name anyway.”

“But not what he looked like.” Alier counters.

“Please verify that no one knows him.” I say. “What do people know him as?”

“A member of the royal guard.” Alier says. “He’s Leo’s subordinate, which is why he’s with Leo most of the time.”

“Then I’ll keep that pretense.” I ignore the boys eyes as I turn fully to face Alier. “Since I’m unclear the direction these attacks will go now, I’ll need to resume my investigation again. It’s best I leave tonight to get a jump start on this.”

Alier’s face goes straight to amused. “And miss the ball?”

“A sacrifice I must make,” I say quickly, getting ready to take my leave.

“Nope,” Alier says, taking my hand. “Ileen would be devastated if you l