“Our best course of action for now is not to alert them; they shouldn't know we know what they know,” said Theo. He was right of course, it would be foolish to reveal our hand just yet. 

“What do you think they're trying to steal from the palace?” I asked. I did not think they were trying to end my life in my sleep. I felt that they wanted something much more than that. 

“Perhaps it's Agnes; your care for her has become a cause of concern amongst your subjects…” 

“Theo…” 

“Let me finish, Cyrus, please. You care for her greatly. If she is kidnapped your reaction might help your...