Kara paced the room, then turned to look at Eerik.

"I saw Henri," she blurted out, the words tumbling out in a rush as Eerik shut the door to her chambers behind them.

Fortunately, Mrs. Karvonen and Chione had retired for the night, giving Eerik and Kara a moment of privacy.

Eerik's brow furrowed with concern, his mind racing to comprehend the significance of her revelation. "What?"

Kara hurriedly clarified, "No, not like that. As we were ...