As quickly as the attack commenced, it was over. If it hadn’t been so serious, William would have laughed as Alex, Kyle and Jess all glared at each other, battling between irritation and amusement. Amusement clearly won out for the three of them as they grinned at each other.
The Lore Keeper stepped forward and rapped his staff on the floor, calling for order and for people to take their places. William noted with concern that Jess winced, pulling the dagger that had been meant for his back out of her shoulder and passing it to one of the Elite with a quiet caution that the blade was poisoned. She waved off the assistance of one of the servants, although it was clear she was injured. Even though he knew she would heal, he hated that Jess had taken a dagger for him.
William waved off the
