“Meret is currently in the palace,” Kael said. “But I’m afraid she isn’t safe—even there. Something sinister is going on.” Kael added and continued.

“Although I am yet to find out who tried to kill her, I am certain that she isn't safe even there. I had thought she would be but now I am rethinking my choice of taking her to the palace instead of allowing her to move out of town.”

“Wait, what?” Lisa asked perplexed. Not that she didn't guess Meret would make the move but it ...