Chapter 12Ensconced with Nereus, Henri looked up as Sébastien came in. One look at his friend’s face and Henri’s heart sank. Although Sébastien and Hallbjörn seemed a lot closer than the last time Henri had seen them together, something was deeply troubling his friend.
With a grunt, Henri rose to his feet. Giving a quick tilt of his chin to Hallbjörn, Henri guided Sébastien away from the rest of the group.
“What is it, mon frère? I know that look.” Henri rested a hand on Sébastien’s shoulder and squeezed.
“I let myself down. Worse yet, I feel I let Hallbjörn down.” Sébastien’s shoulders slumped. “Since when have I been afraid of the dark?”
“I’ve never known you scared in that way.” Henri frowned. That wasn’t the Sébastien he knew. Something wasn’t right. “Is your shoulder sore?”
“What
