In the meantime, Sienna was sitting across from her husband, having figured out pretty much the same thing as Elder Sebris. "You knew they would not take her back today, didn't you?"
Elias nodded, sipping gracefully on his fifth cup of tea since he woke up. "I am driving a hard bargain and it is not a decision they can make on their own. White-Fang needs to be involved personally. I knew they would go before the king."
Sienna briefly closed her eyes, opened them and laughed. "And you plan to use Numia's beating as leverage to make the King stand on your side."
He shook his head.
She frowned, wondering how she had been so wrong. It made sense that way.
"It is our side." He corrected. "Not just mine. You are my wife, remember?"
She dragged her nails across the table gently. "Well, as your wife, I would appreciate a heads up next time. You can't just bring snakes home and keep me in the dark about it."
