Chapter 117: Reinforcements

It had been nearly two days since the attack on the city and Adolph had gone to recover Laurel. Raven had been pacing the office she’d been given with nervous and fretful strides. Her brother was strong, valiant, and brave, but everyone had their limits. She knew that Laurel’s near-death had nearly sent him over the edge. She couldn’t imagine what their abrupt separation was doing to him.

She clasped her hands and sent up another prayer for Laurel’s safety and their timely reunion and return. She was certain that the entire temple was sending up the same prayer.

The door opened and Henry entered with a grave expression.

“What is it?”

“Come with me and I’ll explain,” Henry sighed. “This is a *fucking mess*.”

Raven didn’t know what was worse, the fact that he described it as a mess or that he cursed while doing it. Henry never cursed.

They arrived in the meeting hall and her gaze lingered on the throne for a moment. She sat quietly beside Henry, trying to calm her racing fear that s