Ophelia
“I don’t like this” Luke grumbled for the hundredth time. “I hate having to use you as bait.”
“Luke, it will be fine, ” I said. “I'll have you and I’ll have Arek. Besides, I'll only uncloak long enough to perform the removal and make a short trail off the territory. I have the potion with me to take as soon as it’s done.”
“What do I do after it’s done?” Arek asked.
“You can be free, ” Julius said. “You've been honest with us and helped us locate Ryan. You earned your freedom.”
“But how long will I keep it?” he asked. “He may not be able to summon me, but he can still find me and kill me. I'd rather stay and help you end him. Maybe help Ronin and Dante get out too. They’re really not bad guys.”
“I won’t turn down an extra set of paws, ” Julius said. “Luke, you and Arek prote
