Ivy; “Ronaar… what are you doing here?” I ask, hearing the obvious fear in my voice as I walk backwards slowly and cautiously. He takes purposely slow stalking steps as he circles around the outside of the room. His eyes are locked onto me, hungrily as if a predator would eye its prey. “Why I’ve come for you, of course.” he replies confidently. “To rescue you from your oppressive captor.” My eyebrows lift as I speak. “Rescue me? Don’t you mean kidnap me again? I know you plan to kill me, Ronaar.” He fakes a frown, acting as if he were hurt by my comment. “I would never harm you.” “You can cut the crap, Ronaar! I know who you really are and what you want with me.” I snap. “And what do I want with you?” he asks. “You want the Sage Guild and it’s army. You seek to hold power over ot

