"Everything is set for tonight," I told Ray, clearing my mind of what I genuinely wanted. "Have you found out anything more regarding my necklace?"

"Someone from inside the Morgan Kingdom told me the necklace was sold directly to Nelson Morgan," Ray grunted, hatred swirling around in his mind. "Perhaps there has been a mistake." Ray frowned.

I could tell he said that for my benefit. He didn't want to see me hurt, physically or emotionally. He knew what it would mean if my Uncle were a traitor, what that would do to me.

I had enough going on at the moment that I was able to distract myself from...