Chapter 37

Erik bowed once more. -I leave my sister here in your care, Magnus. Thank you for helping her learn the ways of our people. -

Nerrian bowed back. -I will see she is kept safe, Champion. -

My brother turned to me and gave me a look that warned me to be careful despite the Sorcerer's words. He left the room and closed the wooden door with its signature creepy squeak once more.

I tried to quell the urge to chase after Erik and force him to come back. I chose instead to focus on not fidgeting uncomfortably.

-Be calm, Lady Mara. Though I know your brother is concerned about your safety. As he should with a traitor in our midst. You are safe here. - Nerrian told me gently.

I took a deep breath and forced myself to relax a bit. "How did you know about the traitor?" I asked him.

He stepped closer and tapped my head. -Speak to me from here. My spell only works with mind speech. -

I sighed reluctantly, not wanting to encourage this way of communicating.

-You must understand. This is normal for u