“We have to talk to Erik, but if they are indeed behind everything, then this situation is even more dangerous than we thought. The whole goal of the Eastern rebels was to topple the kingdoms. I initially came here because we discovered that they were crossing the Veil. It’s easier for them to go undetected in the human world. Our assumption was that they simply wanted to hide from us. But if they came here to start trouble, then it’s a bigger problem than we anticipated.”
I pause when he begins heading toward Erik’s office. “Not tonight, Cedric. Let’s just go to bed.”
He studies me. “Is something wrong?”
“No,” I sigh. “I just want this whole thing to end. I want to go home with you and Finn, start our lives.”
His lips press against my forehead. “So do I.”
We head to our suite, and as
