The Eager Apprentice

As the time got closer, Alden glanced at the clock in the restaurant lobby. After chatting with a few old friends, he took Hazel upstairs to meet Donovan.

The second floor had a private room set up just for this, and it was plenty big for what they had planned.

Before they started, Alden needed to check in with Donovan.

He wanted to follow the traditional mentorship ceremony properly, which had fi