Chapter 36

Benedict paused. He could see the reasoning. “And is the latest lady not loved by the people?”

“Indeed Benedict but the association with the kingdom’s past leaves them uncomfortable.”

“Well they had better get used to it,” Benedict retorted. “I believe that Lady Hester and I will be spending a lot more time together. As for Lady Gelyn, she has left the city and will not be returning any time soon I believe. She is thus but a memory.”

“Benedict, we are simply trying to advise you. We all know how difficult this transition has been. It has taken longer than we imagined and is still not complete. We are no closer to making contact with the Black Cloaks.”

“There was a protest this morning,” said Tordor.

Both Raeme and Benedict looked at Tordor. Neither of them had heard news of it until now.

“What protest?” Benedict asked.

“It was a protest at the temple of the Order of Keln.”

“What were the people protesting?”

“You.” Tordor replied bluntly.

“What do you mean me?”

“They asked th