Fortunately, Ivar and a few remaining Northerners got their first, ready to defend the group.
“Go!” Elene’s childhood friend yelled at her and they ran towards the closing doors, missing them by mere seconds.
Amir, dressed in a southern lieutenant uniform, turned to face the group, fire dancing on his palms. The smile faded from his face when he assessed them all.
“I knew something was seriously wrong with you!” He shook his head at Elene. “You only bring trouble to everyone.”
“For the love of gods!” Elene breathed out sharply. “Not this again— what do Firstborn even do here?”
“We have been told that the Alpha Convocation summoned us for additional security,” the guy admitted. “Who knew that we had to secure the South from you?”
“Amir, when I gave you a new home and purpose, there wa
