Mated to the Night Wolf
And this hall has the most tragic death in near history, when Xirrian and Adeline left this world in smoke and shadow.
And though I have forbidden the shadows from this place, there are the rebellious like those in the maze who venture time to time. Still, it is an exceedingly rare occurrence and I would have sensed any shadow that dared.
Still, I move urgently towards her, my hands reach to stabilize her shaking frame. I realize this in itself is comfort. I do not know how I know this, but I repeat what I learn from Shade.
"Mother—" I repeat and at my touch, her gaze snaps back to me, a tear escaping from the corner of her eye.