Rymora had heard the full conversation and seen Liora's powers, which to her had felt more like a direct warning than anything else.
But the door had barely shut firmly behind her when she walked forward and handed Aira the letter she had gotten from the temple, even as she opened her mouth to do what she had done at the arena.
It was easy since they were alone.
"I don't know who it's from!" she said, her words short, since she had no intention of making speaking become a habit—since it could get her killed.
Lord Drehk was blackmailing her simply because he knew she could write, something that only noble children could do and not a maid in the castle.
But speaking would directly identify her as a spy—for why else would a speaking person pretend to be a mute?
Aira didn't appear shocked to hear her speak like before as she simply collected the letter and ripped it open, a look of apprehension on her face.
