"You must attack his fortress with your warriors. Esmeralda already knows where the door is," Oscar continued, pacing as he laid out the plan. "The moment Esmeralda gives the signal, you'll strike."
Kaid frowned, clearly unhappy about letting Ivy remain in danger even for a moment longer. "If anything happens to her—"
"Relax, Kaid," I interrupted, rolling my eyes. "Oscar might be slippery, but he's not suicidal. If he screws up, I’ll make sure he regrets it."
Oscar gave me a tight-lipped smile, clearly not amused. "Your confidence in me is truly inspiring."
"Enough," Kaid growled. "Let’s just get this over with."
I opened my palm, summoning a shimmering, intricate amulet. The runes etched into its surface glowed faintly with magic. I handed it to Oscar. "This will link Ivy to Kaid, bu
