Chapter 46 : He's Gone

Asher's POV

"Where are Malcolm and Henry?" Vika asked, running to hug Magda.

"Oh, honey, you're alive!" Magda cried. "Both of you."

I caught Magda's eye as she squeezed her daughter. She smiled weakly at me. Tears sparkled on Vika's eyelashes.

Something was up. Why was Magda alone? Don't think I didn't notice the way she avoided answering Vika. I definitely had.

"I'm happy you're okay too," I said. Magda reached out, and I took her hand.

"What happened?" Vika asked as they pulled away from each other.

"Vadon's soldiers overwhelmed us. I managed to run away, but they took Malcolm and Henry," she explained.

"Were they arrested?" I asked, gaping.

"Yes." Magda nodded.

Vadon, what the hell do you want?

"How did you get away?" I asked.

"When it looked like we were losing, Malcolm told me to run. He wanted me to report back what happened. I was chased by two wolves and jumped into the river," Magda said.