Evie
I awoke next to Lucy. She looked so peaceful, an easy expression softening her face. I hoped wherever Finley was, he was suffering and was in turmoil. He deserved it and more.
Astennu and Badru… they never hesitated in the slightest. When I asked them, or rather snapped at them, to watch out for Finley heading anywhere near the kitchens, they did and they protected Lucy without question.
'And they threatened him,’ Evva gruffled. ‘Maybe they don't share a brain cell after all.’
‘High praise coming from you.’
‘Speaking of wingus and dingus, we should shake a leg and go pretend to take them breakfast,’ she yawned.
I stretched a little, trying not to jostle my friend. She needed the rest and I hoped she wasn’t putting on a brave face when she said she was fine. I crept to the door,
