Lincy was too focused on winning Yenik back.
That worried me.
If she found out too much, too soon, everything could fall apart. With someone as sharp and patient as Camilla nearby, even a small slip could expose the whole game.
So I tried to guide her away.
"It's better if you leave today," I said calmly. "The New Year is coming. The bonding ceremony is close. This isn't the time to stir trouble."
She snapped back immediately. "Why should I leave? I'm not some dirty secret that needs to be hidden!"
Inside, I sighed. If she wasn't a disgrace, then who was? She didn't even know her true standing anymore.
But I kept my face neutral and my voice steady.
"Are you sure you want to go inside?" I asked. "The Morrigans are here too. Even if your name was cleared, they haven't forgotten Nolan. He had no personal feud with the one who attacked him, so why was he targeted? Parents will do anything to protect their blood. You could be walking straight into their anger."
