Lilith shook her head. She understood Lycanor's unspoken question.
"Orion brought it back with him from another realm. It is exceedingly rare; the Stoneheart Horde has only this one." She watched Lord Lycanor, a faint, knowing smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "If you desire it, I would of course have to consult Orion."
The hint of amusement in her eyes was enough. Realization dawned on Lycanor. The marriage alliance… they've figured it out?
She gave a curt nod, masterfully burying the flicker of awkwardness that rose in him. She broke eye contact with Lilith, turning his attention to a rare, luminous moss clinging to the nearby stones, a silent admission of her perception.
From a high window in the citadel, Orion watched as Prince Theodore departed, leaving the castle grounds alone.
Kronos, of course, remained behind.
