Silence hung over the museum.

Was Charles not going to be more careful with this kind of private and sensitive conversation?

The truth was that he very much wanted to do that, but the situation forced his hand. He couldn’t wait to show Gwynn his loyalty. It was a shame that she didn’t want it anymore.

“It’s too late,” she said gently.

Then, she wore a blank expression and continued, “I have two requests now. First, you’re going to make the phone call and show everyone whose side you’re on.