“You should learn more about your new owners, Samara Koisemi. See more of the mountain. Learn what lies in the rot of their kingdom. And when you can no longer lie to yourself, and remember your true allegiances, I’ll be back.” He tossed the dagger at my feet. “I’m a wonderful ally, girl. But remember: The king’s shadowed hand is a terrible enemy to have. Something your mother should have known.”
