Kade lay motionless. Indistinguishable from the white granite behind him.
He had positioned guards at strategic intersections, and was preparing for a worst case scenario.
The scenario, where Tiira lay forgotten, and he'd failed. Then he'd opt for plan B.
But for now, he waited, patiently preparing to pounce. In multiple senses of the word.
Concerto may not have realized it, but his second in command had an agenda.
And Concerto was not necessary, for it to be completed.
Kade cleared the thoughts from his mind. Rebellion is not what you want, and would be difficult to achieve right now.
So Kade waited, laying motionless. Indistinguishable from the white granite behind him.