After many days of arguing and careful planning, Rhys, his Inner Circle and I had finally come to a solution. Feyre supplied many helpful insights through Rhys, which I found unnerving. I had always been taught to be wary of mind walkers and I was dealing directly with two very powerful ones.
"Tomorrow is Stellar's big day. Azriel, are you ready to move with her?" Rhys was clearly nervous, yet trying to hide it.
"Of course, Rhys. I always am." The spymaster's voice was full of shadows and secrets.
My High Lord nodded at him and turned his attention to me. "Do not betray us, Stellar, or you face the wrath of not only the Night Court, but of a mate who hasn't seen his other half in a very long time."
I feared nothing in his voice, for I could never fail my High Lord. "I would never," I said as I bowed and held my head low, "And should I fail you, may my death follow swiftly."
"Give it a rest Rhys. She can be trusted." I could hear Cassian's eye roll. "I'm still alive, aren't I?"
There was pause. "Barely, Cass. Barely."
We all froze at the mention of his wings and I offered up a distraction for my commanding officer. "I owe you much for saving me, my Lord and I could never repay you for it."
The room stilled once more for no one knew where I came from or why Cassian had taken me under his mighty wings. All they saw, and knew, was an Illyrian female, fighting to save her court. If I had my way, it would stay that way.
The frozen faces of the two other males brought a small smile to my face. Cassian had once again proved he was just as trustworthy now as he was then. "If I may, my Lord, I would like to tell you more, but perhaps when we are not stressed and have to be at our best?"
"Tomorrow at daw,n, Stellar. We shall see where your loyalty lies."