They say blood makes you related but
loyalty makes you family
As soon as Loren had seen Wessex take off, he’d known something was wrong. Though the Ascended was obviously much faster than him, he and Astra were hot on her heels. Indeed, they emerged into the Rathskellar in time to hear the queen's question. And in time to hear the hysterical man on the other side of the door. His heart clenched, all his instincts clamoring that it was a real person, but he’d been told time and time again that the monsters could mimic real people and that he shouldn't open the door.
And he’d also been told that Wessex was in charge and had a lot more experience than he had with LongNight. Still, as she requested the crossword, he closed his eyes and desperately tried to catch his breath. ”Remi said people hadn’t seen the notice about the password. Or at least that he hadn’t.” His voice came out in a pant. Whether it was just the alchemist who’d missed it or everyone, the Launceleyn couldn’t say, but he felt the queen needed to know. Already, he had a tight grip on his magic in case they decided to risk it. But he could already tell Wessex probably wouldn’t take that chance.
And he’d also been told that Wessex was in charge and had a lot more experience than he had with LongNight. Still, as she requested the crossword, he closed his eyes and desperately tried to catch his breath. ”Remi said people hadn’t seen the notice about the password. Or at least that he hadn’t.” His voice came out in a pant. Whether it was just the alchemist who’d missed it or everyone, the Launceleyn couldn’t say, but he felt the queen needed to know. Already, he had a tight grip on his magic in case they decided to risk it. But he could already tell Wessex probably wouldn’t take that chance.
LOREN
