I shifted my attention back to Zara, not that it ever left. "The elders want to see us."
She stopped chewing her pancakes. "They do?"
"I guess they've finally come to a decision. Don't worry, I won't let them disrespect you anymore."
She said nothing and simply nodded her head. I could tell she wasn't exactly eager to see them. Neither am I. But duty calls.
We quickly got ready after we finished breakfast, and headed out of the room, hand in hand, our faces bright. On the way, we bumped into Asher and Lina, with Sabrina in tow.
Asher and Lina bowed, muttering their greetings. It was obvious our time with them yesterday had set them in place, and somehow, it seemed they were both wary of meeting our gazes.
"Well, well, well," Sabrina drawled, her voice dripping venom. "If it isn't the
