Rarely did Kit’s cousin Avinia call her by her nickname, so this was her making a point. Kit didn’t want to see her leave. She was worried enough about Gy and Seph, now that she’d let her go. “Please stay. Or change into your regular clothing first so that if they see you, they will only question why you are up and not your motivation. When my mother realizes my father has gone missing, she will start asking questions. She will believe he could not possibly have gotten out of the castle unassisted. Did anyone see you and Cassius?”

“Only Fim who works in the stables.”

“Did my father leave...