“He refuses to talk to us,” Alir told Korum as they walked toward the other side of the guardians’ building. “He says he will only talk to you.”
“Will he now?” Korum said, not bothering to hide the sarcasm in his voice. “And what gives him the impression he’s in a position to make demands?”
Alir shrugged. “I don’t know. But he seems convinced that you will be interested in hearing what he has to say. He says it has to do with Mia.”
Korum’s hands clenched into fists at the mention of his charl. The fact that Saret dared bring up her name—
“The report for the Elders is ready,” Alir said, changing the topic. “Would you like to review it?”
“Yes,” Korum said. “Send it to me. I’ll run it by the Council.”
Alir nodded. “Will do.”
They had reached their destination, and Alir stopped before g
