CHAPTER FIFTY
CLARK ENDLESS
We left the tower and walked that night. Nia followed up ahead, strangely quiet, and reserved as if whatever or whoever the tower had made her face had left her shaken. It took a brave woman to become a lady-in-waiting. An even braver one to defy her King to protect her Queen. If we won, if we overthrew Oberon and I took his title, I would make certain that she was handsomely rewarded.
Beside me, Emma walked in silence. I thought we were solid since our conversation, but I knew she was mulling everything over as we walked. I was well trained in the many faces of Emma Endless, and her thinking face was a dangerous one.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“Nothing,” she insisted, her voice higher, and squeakier than it normally was.
“Somethings wrong, Emma,” I sa
