“Open both doors at once and let Sylvia run down the hall to distract them,” Shiro said. “Then we’ll have our own little royale brawl.” “Are you saying I’m the bait?” Sylvia’s lids lowered, clearly unimpressed with this plan. “The most beautiful bait,” Shiro replied smoothly. “Oh, stop it.” Sylvia bounced from foot to foot. “I’m ready.”

