[Center][h2]Satele Shan [/h2][/center]

“I thank you for your trust.” I motion Jerus to follow me as I walk out to follow Gavin.


 [Center][h2]Gavin Greshh [/h2][/center]

Outside our father’s room, I am arguing with Cosen. “What do you mean no!? Do you not care about the life of our father?”


 [Center][h2]Cosen Greshh [/h2][/center]

“Of course I care! But Gavin, I don’t think it’s a good idea to preform another ritual. I haven’t recovered from my injuries. I can barely concentrate for long before I develop migraines. And you haven’t rested since the battle, so I don’t know if your fully prepared...”


 [Center][h2]Gavin Greshh [/h2][/center]

“I’m fine, Cosen. I can do this alone if I have to.”


 [Center][h2]Vette [/h2][/center]

“No, you can’t.” I walk over and put my hands on his arms. “You need to take a break. We all do. Wait until tomorrow to do the ritual. Your dad isn’t going anywhere.”