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Maren leaned forward "When I worked in the Curare factory in Lapeer, the Boss Owen had been working on a secret project with someone they called the Master Gardener I tried to uncover information But Owen suspected I’d been sent by the Co the chaos of shutting down the factory and loadingstock of Curare, I overheard his"

Everyone turned to me expectantly

"I’ve no idea what a Harht Did you catch the Master Gardener’s na this person may have been the one to crossbreed those plants in the hothouse

"No All I could discover was the Master Gardener had been key in getting the Curare vines to grow in those glass houses"

"Didn’t you and Leif speculate about Zaltanas who e and skills?" Janco asked

"Yes Our Councilman, Bavol, and our cousin, Nutty My father would know if there is anyone else"

"Sounds like your father also has this ability," Gerik said

"Watch your tongue," Ari growled

"It’s okay, Ari He has a valid point," I said "If my father is involved, then he was duped Or his ht have happened to Nutty and Bavol" Better than suspecting them of treason

"Would Leif be able to tell if a person’s ed?" Valek asked er him about this Master Gardener and Owen’s location My father should have arrived by now"

"What can we do?" Ari asked Valek

"You, Janco and Maren keep an eye out for any new construction near the castle If Owen brought Hars and Curare vines, he’d want to build e deliveries like ones with unusual materials or odd supplies"

Ari nodded "What about Reee an escort Gerik, you are assigned to the Co about Owen or the others, let me know"

"Yes, sir"

"Onora, you’re to stay by the Coic detector If it flashes, then ic is in use That’s when you don’t follow your instincts and question all your thoughts, as they ht?" she asked

"I’ll take the night shift"

I suppressed ht

"And if he protests?" she asked

"He won’t Although he may kick you out for sensitive conferences In that case, stay by the door"

"Yes, sir"

TheValek, "Why did you decide to trust Maren and Onora?"