The six of them gathered around the dining table after freshening up so Lotus and Razial could eat and they could further discuss the plan of action.
The pack had gone to sleep so it was only the six of them under the flickering lights of the candles and lanterns.
Lotus narrated what had transpired back at Speldaria and how she had to send a message to Siroos before making their own escape.
She was stuffing her mouth today, forgetting all her lady-like manners for she hadn't eaten a proper meal in a fortnight.
"Our dear sister has completely lost it. I can no longer detect any light in her eyes," Lotus rambled about their eldest sister.
"I know, Stephanie wanted me dead. Kanyon told me. He kept saying for the world I was dead."
Cassandra's mind drifted back to the moments spent with that fiend. The bond swamped with her anxiety and Siroos, who stood behind her, quickly squeezed her shoulders. His consolation and support, her heart soaked like a sponge.
