LUCIAN
“Even at that, Maren!” Tobias scolded impatiently. “You of all people should have dissuaded her the moment she came to you.”
I barely spared them a glance. My patience had already worn thin. Without another word, I broke into a jog, heading straight for the training grounds.
“And to you, Lucian!” Tobias called, quickly following. “What the f**k is going on? Why wasn’t this rogue put to death? Why is she so f*****g important?”
A slow smile curled on my lips. “When you see her,” I said, almost amused by his questioning. “you’ll understand.” Suddenly a bloodcurdling scream reached my ears. Who could that be…?
My chest clenched as the recognition hit me. If it was coming from the training grounds…
Aria.
I could only imagine the horror she was going through. I didn't think of
