He thought me honest.
I knew in that moment that I could no longer keep the truth about Ivi and illusing from him any longer. I held onto the silence for a moment longer, wishing to savor it as long as I could because Even though I know that it the truth of what I've done would forever change things between us.
However, Ijori must have noticed my distress as he sung, "What is it? What troubles you?"
I took a deep breath, steading myself, and told him everything. I told him about the Countess's visits to the inn, my hiccupping discoveries, why I came to the wedding in the first place, Ivi's discovery of my illusing and the threats she has made against the featherbed. Throughout my tale I was unable to look at him, afraid of the emotions in his eyes. Afraid to see the care and trust he has always shown me turn to betrayal, anger and disgust.
When I had finished I forced myself to look up, ready for the heartbreak that was inevitable at this point. Ijori seemed confused and hurt. Standing up and saying that he would have to speak to Sir Uellu about everything.
I returned to my chambers shortly after and waited. I am not entirely sure for what for. Maybe for the guards to take me away. Perhaps Ivi would hear of my betrayal and confront me herself. When a knock did come, however, I was unable to conceal my shock of what awaited me on the other side of the door.