Athea stared long and hard at the intruder with an unreadable expression. Diane watched as Kaelion Kail was exasperated from talking about Dravon with his mother. She always drains him of any energy left. With Dravon being gravely injured, this was the perfect time to strike. Deep within, he knew if they missed him this time, he would never have another chance, and their head would be the one at stake.
She stepped to the side, allowing Fenn a full view of the plant she once hoarded. Unlike today, there were exactly three bulbs of the blue lotus.
He walked slowly to stand beside Athea, and they stared at the plant. When he finally touched the little bulb of a plant, a thrill of sparkling light reverberated through his body. Yet, he held on to it, in relish.
