Archer burst out laughing, his head shaking slowly. "Father? Christopher? There is no way. Celyn was Beta Nico's sister. Their father died years back, way before Celyn. There is no way..."
"I saw it, Archer. I wouldn't lie. She called him father. It sounded almost desperate, like she hoped he wouldn't stab her if she called him that. I swear to you, Archer. I saw it."
Archer brought his hand to his hair, his eyes blinking rapidly. Christopher and Celyn never even looked at each other. How can she call him father?
He stood up from the bed, his hands droppong from his hair to his waist, like he wasn't quite sure where to keep them.
"I can't believe it."
"Then I'll show you. I will summon Celyn, and she will tell you. I swear, Archer. I saw it."
He turned slowly to her, his heartbeat pi
