Talon hesitated. Then he released a long breath and sat on the couch beside her. Diana waited until he had settled.
“First, I need you to tell me exactly what you were able to read.”
Talon frowned.
“Why?”
“Because I need to know which part of the letter was meant for everyone and which part was meant only for me.”
Talon looked at the paper again. Then his eyes returned to Diana.
“Only for you?”
She nodded. Talon's expression became thoughtful.
“So the magic surrounding the letter…”
“Was probably meant to conceal part of the message from anyone other than its intended recipient.”
Talon leaned back. He looked almost impressed. Almost.
“I suppose that explains why I couldn't sense anything dangerous when I inspected it.”
Diana nodded.
“Now, tell me what you read.”
Talon took a m
