“We humbly accept the council’s ruling. Will we have time to gather our things? If anything is left after the fire?” Conner answered the elders.
“You will be escorted to your former home to retrieve your possessions. You have twenty-four hours to leave our territories.” An elder decreed. I glared at the floor to avoid looking at Lana. The hooded guards came in to release Daniel into Lana’s custody as the council cleared out. It was almost creepy how silent they were. I expected more than just the whisper of clothing and light footsteps and then they were just.. gone. On her way to retrieve Daniel, Lana paused in the middle of passing us.
“You shouldn’t have challenged me. Luckily our lives are long. You still have time to make it up to me.” Her comment was aimed at me, I was certain of i
