155 - If Not Matebond, then What?

Had Akeem also been taken by the Volakys?

That was what Zezi started to worry about when she still hadn't gotten a message back or seen Akeem and it was already some minutes past midnight.

She had also gone to the library to check on him, but as expected, his seat was empty. The library had looked untouched by the chaos going on the the castle, it felt peaceful and Zezi lingered around longer, hoping to walk into Valerick.

He had said his mother loved the library, and she thought that he was probably here to find peace in that knowledge.

But no, Valerick wasn't here either.

With a long and heavy sigh, Zezi stood up. She should probably ask Delice if she had seen Akeem, it was good to confirm everything before jumping to conclusions. She wouldn't want to report anything and arouse suspicion regarding her relationship with the librarian, if things turn out differently.

Zezi didn't want more walls thrown between her and Valerick, they already had so many problems to deal with at the m