“Xavier, speak.” I glanced out of the corner of my eye at the person sitting to my left.
“Not here and not now.” Xavier shook his head, refusing to speak.
I sighed, knowing Xavier’s character well. He wouldn’t speak until it was time. My gaze shifted to Scarlet, who was drinking blood from a red glass. The sight alone made me nauseous. Ignoring it, I put a few pancakes on a plate and poured maple syrup on top.
“So what are the next plans? Are we really safe here?” Brook’s voice got louder, distracting everyone.
“The plan is up to Amelia, and I’ll make sure it’s safe. In all my years, not a single dark heart has set foot on these lands.” Gabriel’s gaze shifted to me.
“Scillia.” The traitor’s name left Eliana’s lips.
“Darkness does not overwhelm this woman. There is no seed of da
