Nyx scoffed. "Everyone knows the truth about how Rosemary died. Andrew could never do something like that, and I believe in him."

Prescott shook his head. "Facts speak louder than words. You may not believe it, but the Cathedral does. They'll never let him go. With Mephiston's terrifying power and Kass' fierce aggression, Dragonfang won't hold out for long."

Nyx stopped talking, as if she had been intimidated.

Prescott felt secretly thrilled because this was exactly the effect he wanted.

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