After sending a message to Alaric via the messenger bird, warning him about the possibility of Soren's kidnapping, Caelius immediately returned to his duties.
He moved among the others, healing wounds and offering guidance while also assisting Irlian and Gwen with their tasks. Kaine, on the other hand remained on high alert while keeping watch over the surroundings with his eyes scanning every shadow and movement.
As everyone gradually regained their footing, Kaine couldn't shake the uneasy feeling in his chest.
The thought that his master's benefactor might be in danger gnawed at him like a persistent weight he couldn't easily shake. Yet he hadn't reported it to Gideon, and the only contribution he had made was lending the messenger bird, which wasn't even his made him felt almost insignificant, bruising his pride more than he expected.
Still, Kaine forced himself to look for the silver lining.
He reminded himself that in moments like this, action mattered more than ego.
