Dirge POV

The real High Lord Ilbryen Blacklocust, bewildered and foggy-eyed, didn’t seem like such a bad fellow. He looked like someone who’d been tricked by his best mate–or someone who pretended to be his friend.

Dirge gestured to Graydon Chalice, who’d joined in the fun along with Edna Chalice, Dane, Lilia, and Ravyn. “Wizard Judge Chalice said that the boon sounded like it was made under duress. After all, this imposter was holding Prince Narbeth’s tree ...