Chapter 225: Behind the Curtain, Marquis Manor, the Young Marquis

Peter Shadboult gave a small shake of his head. If the sky fell, would Diego Santee be the one to hold it up? He had no idea how terrifying the enemy was-a presence that could look down on Linton and even stir the winds of Jenos. But Peter had no interest in reminding him. He had said all he could; he had been as charitable as he dared. Everyone had to live with their choices. "Take Miss away." He tossed Leif a look, almost offhand. Leif got the message and slipped around behind Persephone Shadboult....