Talking to her, he had to invoke his strongest commanding voice to avoid giving out details. She could tell something very important was happening, and after an initial promise to tell her everything once she got home, she agreed. He sat back and tried to put some pieces together. Nothing was making complete sense. There were too many variables. Who was helping Haylwen? Who was Stephan working for? How much did they know? Why was this happening now? He had a few guesses, but none fit together. Maybe Crystyn knew something... He got up to check on Haylwen. He knocked softly on Haylwen's door, and when there was no response, he peeked in. She appeared asleep. Poor kid, getting caught up in this. But if she could defend herself... which brought him back to the thought he was trying to avoid. He shut the door softly and leaned on the wall next to it. I had taught! How was it possible? He felt a momentary twinge of doubt before his rationalizations started. They had forced him to Swear!
What do You think about One Is Come (Five In Circle)?
