Chapter 0639

We slipped into the hallway easily enough. The lights were off, so we stuck to the shadows. We didn't go far when we started to hear raised voices.

"I want to know if Piper was telling the truth." It was Jane.

"You cannot mean to trust her more than me," that was Hawk. His cold voice sent shivers running up and down my spine.

"I do not," Jane countered. "That's why I'm asking you. Are you only using me to gain more power?"

Hawk was quiet for a long moment.

Joyce and I inched closer to the open doorway their voices were coming from.

"Careful," Joyce whispered, as we drew close.

I inched toward the door, but was careful to stay hidden in the shadows. Leaning over slightly, I peeked into the

room.

casting eerie dancing lights in a library. Hawk was facing the fireplace, his arms crossed over his

aren't answering me!" Jane

anyone who takes that tone with me," Hawk

Jane said. "You should be listening to me! I am the

sister is the princess," Hawk said, voice icy cold. He swiveled on

surprise, she stumbled back a

you understand? Nothing, unless I dictate it so," Hawk's voice dropped lower, now barely more

of the North!" Jane said, recovering her nerves and her indignation

Hawk narrowed her eyes.

my fingers and have your head lopped off. It is only by my good nature that you will be allowed

had drifted, she was still my sister. And she could

are not a queen

might as well be. And you would do well to bow while I

her gaze upright and away from where Hawk's hands were

me to bow,"

it,"

suddenly on Jane, with his fingers curled around her throat, and with her falling down onto the ground. He crawled over her, sitting on her chest as he

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