Shortly after Cassian left, Maya heard a knock at her door. She thought it was Cassian who had forgotten something, so she didn't bother to change; she just wrapped herself in a robe and opened the door, but was greatly surprised to see Fay.
“What are you doing here?”
Fay quickly glanced around the room, and judging by how Maya was dressed and the messy bed, she knew she hadn't slept alone.
“Are you still seeing your human lover?”
“That's none of your business.”
“Maya, you shouldn't be with him; it will only make things more difficult.”
“That's my problem, not yours.”
Fay didn't want to argue with Maya, so he changed the subject.
“I received a message from the queen yesterday; we've been ordered to return, so pack your things, we're leaving today.”
“What?!”
“But what about the al
