.Dimitri POV
Dimitri held his breath. Would Luc believe him? Was that the right name of the mine? He didn't have this much trouble when he--
A memory floated just out of reach, but he didn't have time to pursue it now.
"The Argint Mine?" Luc's eyes bulged. "NO. You can't."
Dimitri scowled. "It's either that or public execution."
"Stake me now," Luc begged. "It would be kinder. You KNOW I hate that place. And you know why. You of all people--"
Fascinating. So, Luc actually feared something so badly that death seemed preferable. Glancing at Mirabel and Elina, Dimitri saw only confusion in their eyes.
"There is a third option," Oliphant said hastily. "I could ... hide him."
Irina snarled, "So you can have your own personal toy while you two plot to seize Merak? NO. Besides, Mother will never--"
