Cassian had stepped out onto the balcony to get some fresh air. As he did, he saw a man in black armor leaving the mansion. He recognized him immediately; Taren Lacross, the captain of the shadows in the service of the king. Cassian wondered what Taren was doing there. Normally, Taren never left the palace unless it was absolutely necessary, as he was responsible for maintaining order in the king's absence. The few times he did leave the palace were to carry out high-level missions of utmost importance and confidentiality.
Cassian couldn't remain in the dark about why Taren had come, so he went to find Lessan to ask him. Alessandro was climbing the stairs, and Cassian waited for him at the bottom, asking with great concern.
"What happened? What was Taren doing here?"
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