To Leon's credit, he realized the implications far more quickly than Matthias had.

"So many surprises," he hissed. "How long have you been hiding this?"

Minerva didn't grace Leon with a response. She and Leon began circling one another like animals of prey--instinctively fighting over territory. Both waited for the other to make a mistake, to look away for a single moment too long. I helped Simon to his feet and ushered him towards the door.

"You should get out of here," I ...