They're here. Seb's soft voice said to my mind, rousing me from my sleep on his lap as he stood, placing me on the ground.
We watched the centre of the room for a moment, a tension building and magic swirled as a flash of light bloomed.
I conjured a ball of fire, seeing Heath on his knees, his face bloodied and his armour scorched. Five others stood around him, two cloaked women and three cloaked men.
"What happened?" Meri demanded, appearing in front of Heath, her hands moving deftly with a soft golden glow as she checked his internal injuries.
Heath? Are you okay? I asked, my voice pitched.
Yes, princess. I'm okay. He groaned back. They're friends. I relaxed with his assurance, my heart twisting at seeing him injured.
One of the cloaked women drew her hood back, a flash of magi
