142 The Search

AYLETH

Her mother knew. Ayleth knew it in her bones. Somehow, her mother had learned what was going on and had tried to bring Etan back to the castle to confront him—to harm him? Ayleth wasn't sure. 

She was, however, certain that her mother had gotten to Etan first. But apparently not killed him. That was a very good sign. But what was all this about drastic action and changing plans? She returned her focus to Borsche.

"Did he tell you what this action must be? What plans we must make to carry us to the Accord?"

Borsche shook his head. "He was tense and his mother was there. He was clearly hiding your relationship from her—telling me with naming you to warn you so that you'd hold off as well… he said nothing is more important than reaching the Accord and after it's signed he would make himself clear." 

Borsche stared hard at Falek who gave him a questioning look, but it was Ayleth who spoke. "What is it, Borsche?"