Flynn's eyes scanned the scene, his brow furrowed in confusion. But when his gaze landed on me, his expression changed completely. His eyes widened, and his mouth fell open in shock.
"A…kari?" he breathed, taking a hesitant step forward. "Is it... is it really you?"
I swallowed hard, feeling overwhelmed by the sudden appearance of these three men. But I knew I had to keep my composure, for the sake of the family that had shown me such kindness.
They found me. How did they find me so quick?
The irony that the empire sent them to find me, to do their dirty work yet again.
Now they're acting strange.
"Elias," I said, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me. "Stand down. You're scaring them,"
Elias's green eyes met mine, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of the man beneath the
