She slowed our pace, nearly dragging me backward so we wouldn’t reach Father and Margot so soon. “Be careful around the Guardian.” “You think?” I deadpanned. “I hadn’t considered he might be dangerous.” “I’m serious. You must always be on guard. And you must not trust them. Father needs to find Allesaria.” “Wait.” I pulled her to a stop and waited until she faced me. “Do you know what he’s planning?” “Of course.”
