Heena absorbed this, calculating rapidly. Multiple pressure points converging simultaneously. Seraphina was skilled—attacking from every angle at once, making it impossible to address all concerns quietly.
"Lady Seraphina's personal movements?" she asked.
"She spent two hours at the main temple this morning, praying very publicly for the consorts' safe return. Dozens of nobles witnessed her tearful devotion. She's also organized a charity event for tomorrow evening—'supporting the families of missing loved ones.' The timing is deliberately provocative."
"Of course it is." Heena's jaw tightened. "Physical security? The chamber where the consorts are held—any indication someone's discovered its location?"
"None. The chamber remains secure. We've detected no surveillance attempts, no unusual activity in that sector. Only shadow guards know its exact location."
"Good. But if someone starts systematically searching the palace..."
