Chapter 42. Day 2: The Eye of Imperium (2)

“Number six: Beaumont, Cassandra.”

Cassie looked at Aaron, who gave her a confused look. Emily didn’t get into specifics about what exactly it is she did and neither did Keira. All she said was that they needed to come back ASAP and that Emily’s life may well depend on it.

“That’s me. Everything’s fine. Don’t do anything rash. See you soon, kid.”

“Cassie, wait!” Aaron called after her, but Cassie was already walking towards the imposing table.

Exactly six place cards were neatly set out before her. She took her seat before glancing at the rest, by now being fairly familiar with her seat.

“What the hell is all this?” Aaron whispered to Kate.

“You heard Cam. The Inner Circle’s here to vote on who gets to be Queen of Assassins. Your girlfriend or your fiancée.”

The poor, anxious, dumbfounded man still looked confused.

“She didn’t explain to you about the table huh? Funny how she’s always bitching about Madz and I keeping secrets when she—