Clare raised her eyebrow and smiled with a knowing look as Kalbreal ushered her to the top of the court. She had to admit, this playful side of him was definitely the side she wanted to be on.

When they sat down she saw a few people walking towards the marble chairs facing the audience, they wore green robes that were open in the front, "Who are those people?"

"Some of the members of the Orderian, look there, the first on the right." He leaned in closer to her, his voice a bare ...