Chapter 48

I rose from the seat and made sure that Calla was too busy with her champagne to notice me heading for the cartographer sitting at the table behind them. One of the fire pits flared, sending out flames that reached the restaurant’s concrete ceiling.

The dark-haired woman raised her head from her drawing as I slid into the seat beside her.

“Did you get enough information? Is there anything you need me to ask about the palace?”

“The other two questioned her quite thoroughly, thank you.” She gestured at what appeared to be a mobile phone.

It was transcribing every word from the women on the other table and creating images based on things that Calla said. I shook my head and marveled at the modern magical developments.

“Did they say anything else about the elevator?” I asked.

She glanced down at the screen and tapped a few commands. “There was a brief conversation earlier where they mentioned the number of people authorized to use it. His Majesty will have the master transcript if you wis