The carriage rolled further and further from the capital, leaving behind its glittering spires like a dream slipping beneath the horizon.
Cassian sat with his back against the seat, arms crossed, legs casually draped, eyes shut as if he were resting.
Xavier, on the other hand, was studying a map intently, sifting through the memories buried deep within him, trying to recall the fastest route to Verelen.
I glanced at them both for a while, then finally broke the silence that hung thick between us.
"Alright. Tell me everything you know about Lethis Bloom and Verelen."
Silence.
Cassian breathed steadily, eyes still shut.
Xavier's gaze remained glued to the map, not sparing me so much as a glance.
Did they think I was three years old? Did they really believe I wouldn't notice how obviously they were trying to dodge the question?
"You expect me to walk into that land blind?" I folded my arms, eyes sharp and demanding. "Really?"
