Samuel's eyes narrowed ever so slightly, but he didn't push. "There was a message from the capital."
Lucien's attention snapped up. "From Alden?"
"No. From Beatrice."
Lucien glanced at Liora, then back at Samuel. "Go on."
"She says a merchant from Petra arrived at court two days ago. Claims he has proof that someone from within the Valcour household has been leaking information to border spies."
Lucien's eyes darkened. "Did he give names?"
"Only initials...E.M."
Liora stiffened behind him.
Lucien glanced at her. "Does that mean anything to you?"
She hesitated. "No… Not directly."
But her mind raced. Evelyne Miral.
Could it really be her aunt?
Lucien nodded to Samuel. "Get me every document on that merchant. And if possible, bring him here under protection. Discreetly."
Samuel left with a bow.
Lucien turned back to Liora. "Come with me."
