Chapter Forty-Five - Subterfuge

The three of them headed for Iain’s quarters and were admitted by an anxious-looking young woman who began to complain loudly that she’d been neglected. Xander raised an ironic brow but it seemed to be all part of an act designed to fool the neighbouring new recruits.

“We can’t be sure who’s with us and who might report back to Clara,” the gladiator explained.

“Hopefully, that will not be anything to worry about soon,” Drago said.

Xander eyed him with disdain. “Losing faith in me, Will?”

“Flora has been teaching me that it’s not good to tempt Fate.”

“I see. Thinking of retiring to the countryside and devoting all your time to the Lord of the Rainbow instead of your commander?”

“You know about the old ways?” Iain asked.

“I make it my business to know as much as I can about each province. Where’s Eithne?”

“First things first, Xander. You can’t just go wandering the corridors. People will recognise you and Will from before. But Flavius and his assigned woman can pay a visit to the new ch