A Calculated Risk

Azriel gave a nervous smile to Aranus, Ilana and Malia as they sat across her. Louis walked in with a nonchalant smile and said, "Ah....Lady Azriel, such a pleasure to see you again? Have you recovered?"

She nodded at him shyly, wondering if Ashdeer's Fief's and inner circle knew anything about her changed relationship with him.

She felt Malia's eyes on her often, and she could almost feel the heat of speculation radiate off them. But, right now, she didn't want to be under any microscope from anyone.

Ashdeer took a deep breath and laid out his plan. It was simple, yet ingenious. It meant taking help from the mages left in the nomadic tribes of the Northern most tip of the Kush mountains, but he was pretty sure it would work.