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Seeking Vengeance
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Sebastian returned to his library but found Rhyers absent.
Likely in his room. Each knight had their own chamber upstairs for their constant visits.
The castle helps us heal. Bast was thankful for that. He ran a palm over his shoulder and chest, feeling the swell of the scars she’d left.
She nearly gutted me. And it was the first time he consciously appreciated his ability to heal nearly as fast as he was injured.
He wondered at her strange defensive reaction.
There’s something about her. Something happened to her…
Someone hurt her.
He flopped backward in his red and gold chair. Watching the dancing of the fire. His book limp in his hand resting on the table.
What to do with her?
He relaxed as much as he was able. Closing his eyes, he felt the tether he had lashed her with. She was pacing her chamber. Still enraged at her foiled attempt at escape. And confuse
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