Though Katelina waited, Senya didn't come to the room to fetch her. Whatever Malick wanted obviously wasn't pressing, or else he'd changed his mind. That idea was almost worse than a summons. Better to think he had a real purpose for his actions rather than random whims.

When Jorick calmed down, she asked him why Malick called for him in the first place. His face creased with disgust and he answered, "He wanted me to come back."

She shivered. "You mean back to The ...