Chapter 2681
“You are a real gentleman, sweetie.” Salaark ruffled Aran’s hair.

“Yes, I do have theories.” Leegaain hated being interrupted but he also loved children so the two things cancelled each other. “The first and more obvious possibility is that Meln is behind the attempts.

“Night is smart enough to spread the terms of our oath around and use idiots to put her theories to the test.

“Sounds like something he would do, but there’s a catch.” Lith pondered.

Everyone knew about Orpal’s obsession with the women in Lith’s life and his desire to destroy everything and everyone he loved.

“He wasn’t there on that day and Night never had informants in the Council. The Undead Courts have no way to know either and Baba Yaga’s Firstborns already refused to help him.”

“I know.” Leegaain nodded. “This brings us to the second and more disturbing theory: Elysia was never the target, just a distraction. The real goal of these kidnapping attempts is to lay the foundations for Kamila’s murder once the baby is born.”