Miriam and Vargr – The Stables
"Miriam,"
He said, striding with purpose toward the stables.
"You cannot leave," she called after him, urgency heavy in her voice. "You know not how long he has lingered in our midst. You must not confront him alone."
Vargr closed his eyes briefly, as though bracing himself against the weight of what must be done. “I must,” he murmured. “It was I who cast him into slumber. If he has gone to Lena himself then he has dwelled near long enough to learn of our secrets.”
He turned to her fully, his gaze iron-bound. “Stand before the Elders. Stall them as long as you can. And above all, ensure the Luna remains ever in your sight. She must not be left unguarded.”
Without awaiting reply, he mounted his steed, the leather saddle creaking under his weight. Miriam
