Relief washes over Sullivan when the witch is brought back. Although she is still pale, she has some colour on her face and, instead of having to be dragged, she walks. He can see the fire in her eyes, and it excites him more than he is willing to admit. Maybe he should think of taking her with him when they escape.
It might be a little more difficult as the guards are new. All the old guards have disappeared, and after they dragged him into that silly trial of theirs, he suspects the old guards have been sentenced to prison or sent to the council.
Damn, the council is always sticking their noses where they don’t belong! When he takes over as Alpha from that little girl, he will make sure they NEVER have to deal with the council or these damn royals again!
A guard walks in with food, an
