A Reluctant Assassin by JC Morrows

Author:JC Morrows
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: young adult, steampunk, speculative, teen, series, sci-fi, romance, royalty, dystopian, Fantasy dystopian, Cinderella, Fairy Tale adaptation
Publisher: S&G Publishing
Published: 2015-09-29T00:00:00+00:00

EIGHTEEN

Kayden crept through the palace, keeping as quiet as possible. Her intelligence had finally arrived with a reply to her letter.

It had taken all of a minute to decode the missive. When she realized what was in it, she simply could not wait to check it out for herself.

She had tried for the past week to find out where the Prince's quarters were, but the family wing of the palace was ferociously guarded. She certainly couldn't press for the information without giving herself away. The Prince might not be a fit ruler, but he inspired loyalty in his servants and guards — something which said a lot about the man himself, but she reminded herself again about her mission and pushed the information to the back of her mind.

Fortunately, the missive also included directions to a secret passageway she could use to get past the guards or this would all be for naught.

She made her way to the immense library on the third floor, trying not to attract any attention . . . just in case. Then she walked into the room and wished she had waited just five minutes more. One of the girls was standing not ten feet from the door. Kayden wasted precious seconds trying to decide what to do. Any moment, her presence would be noticed — and then it would be too late.

Just as she started to turn and leave, the young woman turned her way. Kayden recognized her, not only as Lady Catarine, but as the first partner that detestable advisor Petero had led the Prince to on the night of the ball, after pulling him away from her.

Just knowing the Prince had danced with her, enjoyed her company. That he had been spending time with her — romantic time . . . alone — trying to see if they would suit as husband and wife, made Kayden want to hate her.

Unfortunately, the smile that lit up Lady Catarine's sweet face when she saw Kayden, made hate impossible. Aw man . . . I can't hate her. I may as well go kick a puppy.

Resigning herself to idle chit-chat, Kayden moved further into the room. I'll just pretend to be looking for something to read. Then, when she leaves, I'll find the passage and be off.

“You're Kayden, aren't you?” The soft voice was as much a surprise as the fact that Lady Catarine knew who she was.

Of course, Kayden knew all about Catarine and her family, but then — she'd had the benefit of research provided by the Order.

How did she find out my name? It was more than a little worrisome. Idle chit-chat may not do it . . .

I have to find out how she knows me, and how she recognized me.

“I am indeed . . . and you are Lady Catarine.”

Kayden watched for it, but there was no surprise on Catarine’s face, nothing other than a pleasant smile.

“You're very brave.” Lady Catarine spoke the words as if she'd just told Kayden the sky was blue, and left her wondering what the point of the statement was.

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