Eleven
I laid my head on his chest and wrapped my arms around him as we made our way back toward the manor.
When we arrived, Lazlo helped me out of the carriage and let me inside. Gwen was in the hallway entrance.
“What the hell, Laz? Where’s your shirt? You weren’t fighting again, were you?”
“My state is unimportant. Someone tried to abduct Marjorie. They infected her with an unknown type of magic. Where is Mother?”
“She’s locked in the gate room. What happened?” Gwen’s eyes were wide at the news.
“He had an unusual look and used a different form of magic than I’ve seen to disappear. I felt it was important to get her back here with stronger wards surrounding her.” He looked at me. “I’ll take you up to your room now, alright? You are safe here.”
“No, take me to the potions room.
