The Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 37

Armando confesses to Xersa a secret which he hasn’t even shared with Izdahl, in The Architect’s Guardian, Chapter 37.  Here’s an excerpt:

A trickle of blood fell from Armando’s nose and landed on the page he was reading. He lost his concentration, as his hand flew to his nose. He looked at Xersa and saw the concern written on her face.