“I know where Elluin is keeping your henmother,” the prince went on in reassurance. Saffron’s anxiety only quelled slightly. “I actually took Hollow to see her. Erm, admittedly it was after we both had a few drinks, and we were feeling a little dangerous, but… she is safe, Saffron. Oh, she… told me to tell you that I am very handsome and nice, by the way. And tall.”

