A Subtle Approach

Lydia Richmond’s POV

“What!” he shouted upon hearing what I said. “It’s impossible! How can Luna Beatrice be her aunt? It makes no sense!”

“Much sense to me, actually…” I replied. “I am sure it isn’t a true family relationship but she might be an informant. That is the only reason why she would run to Beatrice when she is on the verge of escaping.”

“I don’t understand…” he chirped in. “If you didn’t threaten her life, why would she run away from you?”

“There is only one way to find out…” I told him calmly.

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The armory was nothing like I expected. Since I went with Jojo, I had a little bit of confidence. Both of us had a plan already and since we have got only ourselves, we would have to follow it. At the entrance of the armory, we were searched by the guards there. My knife was collected and my bodyguard’s sword was collected as well.

I would have protested if Beatrice was there but since she wasn’t, I could not possibly argue with the guards.

“I don’t think we nee