Chapter 36: Rescue

It's a relief to see two new guards standing watch over Sage. Though I would have loved a chance to fight Roman, I would have hated to hurt Maks. As it is, these wereguards are both my grandfather's and they fall before they understand I'm there to take them out.

Perhaps they are unable to comprehend I'm willing to risk everything for a normal. Certainly, such a decision would be beyond them. And that is my advantage.

They fall with barely a sigh. I ease them aside and hurry to Sage's door where he stands, staring at me in horror.

"Like you've never taken anyone down before." The lock gives way under my magic, though I feel a subtle pull at it and curse myself for not being more careful. Of course the way is warded. Now I have less time than I hoped to get us out of here.

"Those were death blows," he says, stepping outside the door and into the hall, right hand gingerly covering his left shoulder and the bite there.