CHAPTER 45

Thank you, but I’m fully recovered. Perhaps a fresh bruise though. Ritka received a warning glance from Lelandi that she would deal with her later. “Thanks for your assistance.”

“I respect a woman with grit. Your bravery makes me think of my sister, who is roughly your age. She has occasionally gotten herself into situations where I have had to save her.

She secretly wished her brother had stayed around and helped her family more like Chester. What did you mean when you said I was self-observing?

“Darien is too involved in the events involving your sister. I’ve already been there. He requires a stranger. Someone who is less susceptible to being influenced by their family or lifelong friends.

Someone similar to you?

“I’ve been a private investigator for a while. I am not personally invested in the cases I’ve worked on. That’s all I have to say.

What are your knowledge on this case? Lelandi believed he could provide her with some context.

“Nothing. My pursuers keep watch over me day and