"I planted cameras so my superiors could gather data on this world. That's it. With a mock pheromone prototype, I was able to roam the village and wander around the castle without being detected. I won't say I'm completely blameless. Months ago…I gave my general the details about the conference, but you hadn't given me a specific date and location of when it'd be held. Ruith I…I didn't blow any place up. You have to believe me."
"I believe you." I squeezed his hand faithfully. "Of course, I believe you."
Grieving boulders rolled off my heart, relief coming to its rescue now that I knew Simon hadn't been directly responsible for Taegen's death. I would not have to look at my friend and remember the loss of my guardian. Simon's hands were clean.
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