It's been an hour…or maybe two since Mason was taken out. Adina sat by the wall, head buried in her arms. Kora was opposite her, staring blankly at the wall. The two of them dwelled in uncomfortable silence.
Then, Kora cleared her throat as she sat up. "Adina," she called.
Adina lifted her head, blinking.
"I think—" Kora began, "I think you should tell me what's going on. What are they talking about? Why is Lord Carter after you? Why is—" her voice cracked, and she dragged a hand over her face. "Why are all of these happening."
Adina's heart stuttered at this. She didn't know what she was expecting, but it wasn't this.
She opened her mouth to talk, but the words felt heavy. "Kora…" she croaked out.
Kora shifted closer to her, grabbed Adina's hand, holding onto her tight as her eyes bore into hers. "Tell me, what's going on?"
Adina inhaled deeply, her gaze flickering to Kora's hold on hers. She looked at the other again, and her lips trembled. "Do you know what a sage is?"
