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Arabar had confirmed that Junis had not been aboard when the vessel docked in Veynar.
Colsar supposed his cousin had gone after Eravic.
It was the logical conclusion. Morrath was where Eravic had gone, and Junis would not abandon him easily.
Still, the absence disappointed him. Junis was one of the few people Colsar still considered unquestionably loyal, and lately that list had become painfully short.
At least Eravic had reached Morrath.
Weeks had passed without so much as a message from Teorin. The snake.
If Teorin harmed her, Colsar would never forgive himself.
And yet…
He had seen the look in Teorin’s eyes.
Teorin cared for her, twisted though it was. He cared enough to abandon the perfect opportunity to seize Rathmor’s throne.
“Report,” Colsar said, his voice flat.
“Word has been sent quietly to Uralish and Syle of Alarna. I have heard both have made haste and are already on their way.”
That was also good news. He trusted the two of them.
“Anything else?”
“The poison was identified. It is called Evkar.”
“And?”
“There is no known antidote.”
“I know,” Colsar snapped.
Arabar hesitated.
“However… the poison was found in Edrin’s chambers.”
Colsar froze. “Edrin? Rorin’s son? The page?”
The words sounded wrong even as he spoke them.
No. The boy lacked both the knowledge and the nerve. Rorin had nearly died protecting Asharin only a year ago. Why save her then only to poison her now?
None of it made sense.
He rubbed a hand over his face. “Take Rorin and Edrin to the dungeons. Separate them until I decide otherwise.”
“Majesty, General Rorin remains missing. No one has seen him since the incident.”
Fuck. He furrowed his brow. Regardless of the Alarna suspicion, the overt attackers had been Yorali. If he had conspired with them, then surely he would be there.
He looked at Arabar. “Find someone trustworthy to go to Yorali. Send an official summons requesting they hand over General Rorin.”
He found it hard to believe that Rorin was responsible. But if he was, he would certainly enjoy killing him personally.
Arabar bowed.
