AYLETH
Once Ayleth exited the privvy, Falek walked so closely behind her he almost stepped on the back of her slippers. She shot him a glare over one shoulder, but his face was a fixed mask of disapproval and concern.
"You said yourself that there is no threat," she whispered as they stepped through the large, double-doors into the Banquet Hall. "So why do you hover like a mother hen watching over chicks?"
"We cannot discount that the disturbance was a distraction, designed to hide the actions of someone who has ill will towards you—or Etan," Falek added when Ayleth's lips thinned.
That gave her pause.
"What did you learn while out on your walk?" she asked quietly.
"Too much to share now. I will fill you in when we return you to your chambers later. For now, attend your mother. She is wearing her hawk eyes."
