Cade whirled quickly on the source of the voice, his hand going automatically to his sword pommel. He was on the verge of drawing it when he saw who it was, and at the very least had the decency to look ashamed that he'd almost drawn his sword on a peer.

"You will never find a demon here on my watch," he said, his tone serious but covering a quiet unease. Perhaps he was hoping she hadn't noticed.