It was time to leave.
Rhane had waited until the sky turned dark, then he prepared to leave. If any ambush had been planned, he had a better chance in the dark. That was when he fought better. Fastening the buckle of his boots, he stood. He had used the entire day to work on his body so his injury wouldn't be noticed.
After learning that not just Percy had arrived to escort him but the council had also sent their men, Rhane understood what it meant, he was being watched. He didn't know by who, but his guess was Nikolai.
Kali leaned against the doorframe with her arms folded on her chest. When she saw the carriage gathering, she had immediately returned to Rhane's room.
"You will remain here, Kali." Rhane remarked, checking the edge of his daggers before he strapped them into his boots.
Kali groaned, she had actually intended to have Rhane change his mind. "But—"
