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He pondered her coalint in his eyes said she had piqued his interest “Are you prepared for e ht discover?”

She couldn’t help but cast a sly smile “After what I’ve experienced these last few days, I’”

“Then you must suspect everyone—family, your closest friends and allies—until ork to prove their innocence It will not be easy Those doors once open to you will be barred”

“There must be a way to discover the truth So”

“Knowledge is power There are people within the deht price”

Cassandra breathed a silent sigh The conversation flowed freely again Gone were the strained looks and aard glances In their bid to discover the truth, they shared a co their relationship

“I’ to do whatever it takes”

Benedict pursed his lips “Youyou reht be an iin tomorrow Take today to becoether, and then I o out for a few hours”

“You’re going out tonight?” Jealousy wrapped around her heart like a strangling vine “You have an engage day?”

Benedict shuffled uncomfortably He opened his mouth to speak but then shook his head and said, “I could lie andshould betheir first evening as man and wife But that’s not what this is And I’ we’re sleeping under the same roof”

Well, she could not accuse him of dishonesty

Benedict Cavanagh did not make promises he couldn’t keep

“Then do what you must” She only hoped his need to occupy hisback to the de you’ve done for ation”

He inclined his head and then left her alone

The isolation nificant, made the room seem suddenly vast But she had to take heart Had to remain optimistic It was always darkest before the dawn of a new day