CHAPTER 5Watery sunlight streamed through the bars of the cage when I woke up, seeping through my eyelids to remind me it was morning. I sat up, more out of curiosity than the desire to rise, and saw the Regent seated at a small table near the window, finishing his breakfast. Johaf hovered nearby, alert for any need the Regent might have.
I tipped my head to try to get a better view of the Regent’s face. Why was he dining in here today? I rarely saw him before afternoon, unless events like yesterday with the arrival of his guests demanded the ceremony befitting his station. He was alone, as well. With so many nobles in attendance, I would have expected one or more of them to join him. He’d certainly seemed content enough with their presence at the banquet last night, in spite of his earli
