Before She Was Opal

MAEVIA

The Vanguard's words remained in my mind as Roland and I stared at each other across the quiet balcony. Neither of us expected a witness connected to the Alder Blood Oath to appear after so many years.

Roland was the first to recover.

"Where is she now?"

"The First Elder ordered her taken to the eastern audience chamber."

The Vanguard stood waiting for further instructions while Roland cons