The Sanctum Ambush

Ultimately, I found myself with Alaric, Nadia, Sabine, three of the most trusted warriors, and a furious Bastian. He scared everyone to bits when I said I would be going. The "No," that came out of him even made Kaelen flinch. It was so loud, guttural, and angry.

It sent a thrill right through me, one it was not the time or place for.

I won that argument, and as we entered the Sanctum, I began w