Chapter 67

A few minutes later, Aurora had created a makeshift bandage from the drapery in the room and Voltaire smiled up at her.

“An excellent job. Well done and…thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Aurora leaned in closer and pressed a kiss to Voltaire’s cheek. “Now you must try not to over-exert yourself, or the bleeding will start again.”

“I shall try.”

Peering outside, Aurora indicated for Voltaire to follow just as Tresilian followed by Dru appeared from the far end of the hallway.

“Look who we found on the way.” Tresilian stood aside and an exhausted Midnight with Adam hovering protectively beside him, shuffled past.

“We did it. Well, sort of.” Midnight sounded as tired and he looked and Aurora ran to him, half-laughing, half-sobbing.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about and I don’t care. I’m just incredibly happy to see you.” Aurora held him at arm’s length, peering at him.

“What did you do? Sort of?” Voltaire asked.