Jorick disappeared and Sadihra led her to the VIP room of the restaurant. Katelina ordered a sandwich and tried to think of polite conversation. It was Sadihra who finally spoke.

"What is Cyprus doing, siding with monsters? Does he understand who they are? The Children of Shadows were the most feared, hated-" She broke off. "It isn't like him. I know he is better than this. And now they've sent Wolfe after him. He'll kill Cyprus if Cyprus doesn't kill him first." She shook her ...