"What happened?" Grendel was somewhat surprised. This matter had been in preparation for so long, and it had just been mentioned, so why was it suddenly called off?
"Amanda just up and quit," Lance said, also somewhat at a loss for words.
Amanda's choice to quit indeed affected his plan, but what truly worried him was something else.
"Do you think she could be a spy for the Romani? Those Romani Elders might have sensed our intention to support her and decisively sent someone from Totnes over to take her place, then planted their own person inside our ranks.
Isn't that exactly what the Seeker of Omens would do? Don't forget she grew up inside the organization. If she abandons her tribe so easily, I highly doubt her loyalty."
