Before returning to the capital, I secretly but safely placed Princess Lunaene and her son in a secure location. The mansion where I placed them had many hidden passages beneath it, and it was quite close to the capital. Yes, I had placed them in the most dangerous place—near the capital—but there was a reason for that. The first reason was that if there was a threat, I could get there quickly because of the dark element. The second reason was a simple psychological deception. After all, you probably wouldn't search for something hiding so close, would you? Liam would think I hid his son in the Tamerid Empire and would most likely try to search for him there secretly. But I had already corresponded with Evangeline and informed her of the situation.