I see that people are already thinking about a second murder...
Well, it won't happen for a while, but I had my Plot Whisperers cast their vote, and, as Caesars, their majority decided on... yes, a second murder, as long as it serves the plot (which it will, oh, it will so will)
That will remain a challenge throughout. Lawrence is highly observant, so Bastien might not be able - or might not want at one point - to hide himself completely.
Chapter Eight – Instruction Day
He’d been right to wear his uniform since everyone else did the same. Fencing whites were promptly provided to all the students attending Maestro Alvarez’s lesson, and they were already changing in the designated room when he and Ali arrived. It wasn’t because he was shy that he waited for the others to change before following their example. It was better if the Golden Circle – and others – didn’t gawk at him like he was from outer space. Some hid it better,
Chapter Thirty-Six – Who We Are, Who We Become
His father. He needed to see his father. Even his wolf wasn’t fast enough to take him to his people’s settlement, and he had to get there before the night fell, before the Embercasting—
Theodore stopped at the sight of the first houses. It wasn’t even very dark, yet no lights flickered in the windows, no cheerful fires to match the pyre that would soon be lit. However, the somber atmosphere of those homes wasn’t matched by silence. His sen
As you know me... there will be a happy end. You're right about the layers and the overall structure. Along with Lawrence, you will uncover Veridien's secrets. I hope the journey will be enjoyable, because for this story, my usual propensity for taking the scenic route will lead you, my dear readers, through conspiracies, old curses, history, and also, of course, a love story that will not spare the characters from showing who they truly are.
Oh, I suggest that you keep the list open for chilling scenes... we're in the early stages right now, but Lawrence will get deeper and deeper in this world of secrets.