"Philip," Athenodora called and after giving Roxanne the evil eye, Philip turned around to face Athenodora who let out a breath and said,
"Come with me."
Athenodora turned to walk back into the Palace.
Elena eyed Philip and then gestured for the Palace Militants to return to their positions as she hurried along after Athenodora. Philip followed with a frown.
Caius looked over at the Leopolds who didn't seem at all delighted to see their attacker be invited into the Palace they had been laying their heads for a week now. But like Caius, they wanted answers— they wanted to know why this Emissary had come after them for their connection to Athenodora. They wanted to know what they could have very well died for if it hadn't been for Roxanne's 'Circle of Retribution' trap.
…
The meeting took place in a Lounge. Athenodora sat on a comfortable sofa, her legs stretched across the seat as she lounged and looked perfectly at ease. Elena stood by her head, keeping her eye on Philip.
