"Did Locket insist on it?" Archie chuckled, attracting the gaze of the curator. At that gaze, the old man responded with a smile again. "Reeva, honey, let everyone believe what they want to believe. Also, deal with Trigger for me, dear. He's trying to go after the enemy on his own."
Reeva gurgled a laugh. "That guy, really… He talks like he abhorred Rowan, but when it comes to things like this, he is the first one to get defensive and protect Rowan's honor from everyone else. All right, I'll try to control his tendencies. Let me know if you need me to do something more."
The curator didn't have to think too much about the things Archie wanted to hide. He was just the same as Duke when it came to secrets and securing their victory. If Rowan had to leave, then… he just wished that poor painter would keep himself safe longer than necessary.
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