Aaron adjusted the strap of his sword and gave his sister a sharp nod. "Then, let's go."
Adeline blinked. "Go? As in… home? Alaric must be worried."
Aaron tilted his head at her like she'd just sprouted two heads. "What? No. We're going to attack their base right now."
Adeline froze, mid-step. "...Right now?"
"Yes," Aaron said firmly. "It's night. You already told Alaric you were stepping out for air, so we won't be questioned. This is the perfect time."
Adeline gawked at him, then turned to Layla, who was clearly not dressed for the occasion.
Layla shared the same sentiment, she pointed at herself and said, "Um—hello? Do you see me right now?" she exclaimed. "Do you seriously expect me to storm a monster-infested den looking like… Like this?!" She gestured to her glittering necklaces, the heavy gown stitched with gold thread, and the hairpins gleaming under the moonlight. "I could blow our cover being so shiny like this, it will draw unnecessary attention!"
