CHAPTER FIVE
“What is the meaning of this?” he snapped as he stopped just shy of where Tegan and I stood. “Why is magic occurring before the tournament?”
Morrigan put on her best sweet smile as she stepped in front of the Key and Clasp. “My sincerest apologies, Mr. Lusio, but it was our duty to capture these two renegades-” She used a hand to gesture to Tegan and me, “-and to bring them to the nearest office. You must excuse our backing out of the tournament, but-”
“I will not excuse any such thing!” Lusio snapped as he glared down at her. “You signed a contract to participate, and participate you will!”
Morrigan shook her head. “I’m afraid other matters preclude our participation and we will gladly pay the fine. These two must be brought to the nearest office to stand trial for
