Bloodlines and Ashes

The crowd fell silent. Even Nadine looked stunned. Sloane's voice had carried across the busy square, catching the attention of pedestrians passing through central Oakhaven. The earlier argument had already drawn a curious crowd, but when Sloane shouted, even more people stopped to see what was happening.

“Well? What are you waiting for?” Nadine barked at the guards. “Get her away from the entranc