Chapter 22 pt. 2

“It’s okay. He is our friend,” Meridian whispered.

“Don’t worry, Kieren. He looks good compared to what he can look like,” Slaten remarked.

Everyone looked puzzled at the comment and looked at Ridge.

“What happened?” Caius asked.

“Nothing. It’s fine. We had a small altercation with Warrick’s guards. They jumped us before you all got here. They were looking to see if Meridian was here. They want the book,” Ridge stated.

“Did they tell you that?” Caius asked.

“No. I heard their thoughts.”

“Yeah, well after Talon showed up, they changed their minds,” Slaten added.

Relic was smirking at the exchange.

“So, Talon, what happened? Did you turn or what?”

“I wouldn’t call it turning,” Talon answered.

“Then what was it. Can you show us?” Relic pushed.

“Sure. Just get me around some evil, and you will see.”

“Relic, would you shut up; seriously, I don’t ever want to see that again.” Slaten said with no humor in his voice.