Angela noticed the absence of her two mates. They had slipped away the moment the conversation became serious, and after several minutes of waiting, they still did not return. Worry began to grow in her chest. She pushed herself from the bed and stepped outside, only to find the corridor empty. Her heart skipped. Where could they have gone when such an important meeting was taking place?
"You should come back inside," Taros called gently as he appeared. He took her hand and guided her back into the room. She climbed onto the bed again and rested against the pillows, feeling as though this was some kind of punishment. Nothing was wrong with her, yet the doctor had ordered two days of bed rest. Only the goddess knew how long she could endure it.
"Miss Valois remains my prime suspect. I have never trusted her, not for a moment," Hiro said firmly.
