"True... He will also be looking for me, as you had protected me so viciously." "Yet another reason for you to be hidden away, where he cannot find you." Josephine glanced to Alyxander, but nodded. As much as she hated the idea, it may just be the best course of action. She would suffer that loneliness willingly if it meant the plan would succeed and she and Raoul could be together freely. However, her disappearance would not ensure success, she knew that too. They could only plan and hope that it worked. "The king also doesn't know that the three of you live with me, or that you are supporters of the past royals. He probably assumes I would not speak of this plan with anyone else, and by killing Raoul he had foiled the plot. He will not expect a strong attack."