"Yes. With the two of you here, their schemes will crumble. The Goddess herself will see to it."
Lucy's silver eyes lingered on Xavier for a heartbeat longer than necessary, though she quickly turned her focus back to Seraphina. "You will not return to your estate this evening, then?"
Seraphina shook her head firmly. "No. It would be foolish to leave the Church vulnerable. We will stay here until morning. Once the sun rises and the faithful return, the threat will vanish with the shadows. By then, we'll depart."
Lucy pressed her hand to her chest, bowing slightly. "Then you will have sanctuary here. I shall prepare quarters for you both, close enough that you may act swiftly should danger arise."
Her voice softened, though her gaze remained unwavering. "The night will be long… but the Goddess is watching."
"Good," Seraphina said, her tone calm, decisive.
