The day passed in agonizing slowness for Faelyn.
The healers returned at midday.
Brown wolf and grey wolf.
Same routine.
But when the grey wolf left to refill water, the brown wolf leaned close.
Whispered.
"His Eminence leaves at sunset tonight. Meeting with Northern cell leaders. Won't be back until dawn."
Faelyn's eyes widened.
"Why—"
"Because you tried. You almost made it." The brown wolf's hands trembled. "I hope your chiefs come tonight. It's your only chance."
The grey wolf returned.
The brown wolf stepped back quickly.
They finished in silence.
Left.
Faelyn sat alone.
'Tonight. Scar'oth leaves tonight.'
She closed her eyes.
Reached for the bonds.
Sent everything she had.
'Tonight. Please. If you're coming, it has to be tonight.'
And felt something respond.
Clearer than before.
Stronger.
'We're coming. Sunset. Be ready.'
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Evening came.
Karvesh stood in the chamber he shared with Velryn.
His mate was preparing for perimeter duty.
