Chapter 43 – Meeting with Sophia [2]
Cassius saw Océane for the first time again, and she was so thrilled to see him that she almost forgot the etiquette that had been drilled into her since she joined the Desdemona household.
He was equally glad to see her, but didn't have the luxury of sharing much time as the Butler was already waiting to lead him to Sophia, the Matriarch.
He still made a few pleasantries with Océane, asking how she was doing and whether the carriage home was ready.
Afterwards, the Butler took him away through a secret, deserted alley.
The Amaris were not foolish enough to let Cassius — a member of another family, and the Desdemona at that — wander freely inside their domain. Anything could happen. And Sophia was the type to be paranoid about anything touching her family's prestige and security.
Which explained why instead of walking, the Butler — whose Aspect Cassius guessed with mild surprise was tied to Space — created a wormhole in front of them.
