The noise of the ballroom faded into nothing. The balcony was wide and empty.
Stone railings overlooked the sprawling lower rings of the capital.
He looked back through the glass.
Eevy was tracking them from across the room.
She stood near a marble pillar with her hand hovering right near her hidden dagger.
Kai caught her eye and gave her a small, sharp signal with his fingers.
He needed her to stay back.
If a fight started here, a rogue would die in seconds.
Millenia walked over to the stone railing.
Her crimson dress rustled softly against the floor.
She leaned forward and looked out at the city below. The wind caught her bright red hair.
"I am not going to kill you," Millenia said.
Her voice was calm and even.
"I want to be clear about that."
Kai stood a few feet away from her.
He kept his posture relaxed, but his muscles were coiled tight.
"That is reassuring," Kai replied flatly.
