(Isla)
The guards took Kael away, and Caius waited until the door closed behind them. We still had time before midnight, but not enough to waste. The message near the eastern grounds had given us a chance to see who appeared at the northern gate. Questioning Kael now could warn whoever was waiting for him if he had another way to contact them.
"We wait," Caius said. "Kael stays under guard until we know who comes to that gate." He looked at Pryor. "No one speaks to him."
Pryor left to make sure the order reached the guards. Lyrienne remained with me while Caius sent warriors to check every entrance again. The northern gate had to appear unchanged. Anyone watching from outside couldn't suspect that we were expecting them.
"Do you think Renn will come?" I asked. "He went north after leav
