We made sure our warriors were prepared in case we needed to mobilize quickly, and we contacted every one of our allies to let them know what was happening—just in case we required reinforcements.
I was anxiously waiting for Blair to call back, so I stepped out onto the rear balcony that overlooked the ocean directly.
Leaning against the stone railing that lined the garden behind the castle, I stared out at the waves when I sensed someone approaching from behind.
“Hovering around me isn’t going to win you any favors,” I said.
“I know. That’s not what I’m trying to do,” Rowan replied.
“Then what are you here for?” I asked.
“I’m just observing. Looking at you, at the person you’ve become,” she said.
“Well, I didn’t get here because of you,” I told her flatly.
“I know that. It was Eli
