C11 Malcolm

I was sure I hadn’t heard Varaux correctly and I stood, taking a step closer to him. “You say you let in shadow kin?”

“Not exactly, but I let in an Unseelie when we had the odd banquet.” He bowed his head to Avery. “Forgive my obstinance, your majesty, but what you did is just not done. Ever.”

Avery pushed up, wincing and her breathing turning to pants for a few seconds