“It’s a test, Princess. A Baron and his sinister sister have to be invisible. Silent. Ruthless. If a Baron catches the Baroness, that means he’s good at hiding, following, adapting to the shadows.” “And if he doesn’t?” Her head cocks. “Doesn’t what?” “Catch her.” “Oh, Princess, he always catches her.” The words are said without mirth. “The King chooses his darklings very well.”
