The rogue looked younger awake. That was the first thing I noticed. Not young enough to excuse anything. Just younger than the body in black armor had looked when they dragged him in from the eastern barrier. His left shoulder was bandaged. One ankle was tie

By dawn, the Ironwood accounts covered three tables. I had slept for less than two hours. I did not care. Alden and Pierce had pulled every deed, trust document, military donation record, and household account tied to my father's money. Two pack clerks worked in silenc

Cassian handed the escort officer's tablet back.

"Who issued the route change?"

"Regent security."

"Name."

The officer's smile thinned.

"Commander, the claimant is exposed on an open highway. We can argue paperwork after she's secure."

I looked at Cassian. He