The rider pulled a sealed letter from his saddlebag and handed it over.
"From the Coven Council. I was instructed to deliver this directly to you and await your response if needed."
He frowned as he watched the man; Morgana looked worried.
Jaenor broke the seal, the Mother Supreme's personal mark, and unfolded the letter. Morgana appeared at his shoulder, reading over his arm with the familiarity of someone who'd helped raise him.
Lord Arkwright,
Intelligence has reached us regarding a critical situation developing in County Barok'jnar, northwestern territories. Matriarch of Ladraella, head of the Northern Covens, and a member of our council, has apparently turned traitor.
