"Us?" Raymond echoed.

Emilia took a deep breath, steadying herself as she faced Raymond in his study. "I'm in danger too, Ray. And the kids."

"Oh, Goddess!" Raymond groaned and placed his head in his hands. "I didn't mean to put you and the kids in danger."

"I don't think this was just some random attempt on your life. I think… the Council might be behind it.”

Raymond chuckled bitterly. "I've been saying this since you got here, haven't I?"

Emilia sighed, kicking her heels aside and coming to sit beside Raymond on the desk top. "The poisonings, the constant pressure to marry Freya, it's all so glaring. The Council...