“Merciful Ancients. This is part of your plan, isn’t it? You’re going to use the Arcadia to smuggle your witches out of the Republic. That’s why you’re down here.” Rune’s heart fell. Was she so transparent? To him? Apparently yes. “You’re unbelievable.” Gideon stepped back, running a hand roughly through his hair. “Here I was, thinking he was trying to take advantage of you. But it’s the other way around, isn’t it? You lured him here to use for your own purposes.” Okay, that was too far. Rune hugged herself, trying to shield herself from his anger. “Yes, Gideon. That’s me: a grand seductress.”
