Chapter Fifteen
Oculus IX
“Prymorus,” Deppar said grimly. “You arrived early.”
Prymorus’ mouth tightened at the expression of consternation that crossed the younger male’s face before Deppar hid it. He didn’t need to ask if Deppar had been successful in finding the Trivator – his expression told him that he hadn’t been. Pushing past Deppar, Prymorus entered his half-brother’s office.
“I suspected you would need assistance,” Prymorus stated, walking over to the wall of windows. “What have you discovered?”
Behind him, he could hear Deppar walk over to the bar. The sounds of Deppar removing the stopper from a liquor bottle and pouring the liquid into two glasses echoed through the otherwise silent room. In the reflection from the window, he observed Deppar’s nervous movements.
“He was h
