“Master?”
Emer flinched, focusing his eyes on the person standing in front of him. He had been so lost in his thoughts that he hadn’t heard Nykka approach at all. His subordinate was wearing a pair of simple dark clothes, hugging his body tightly. His mask was off, revealing a pale face with black circles drawn around his eyes so that no facial features would be revealed should anyone come close enough.
“Is it done?” Emer asked quietly, uncrossing his arms and pushing himself off the tree where he had been waiting.
“Yes, Master. I gave you the signal several minutes ago, but when you didn’t approach, I came looking for you. I made sure it was all secured. They did their job well for once.” Nykka reported as Emer moved past him and through the well-maintained grounds of the estate. It wa
