Chapter 16

It wasn't until after sunrise that they heard a knock at their door. Drake was already up and mostly dressed for the day when they heard it. Alexandra was fighting sleep when she saw Sol enter their room.

"Lady Sol." Alexandra climbed out of bed and rubbed the sleep from her eyes, "Good morning."

Alexandra couldn't help but notice the smile that Sol tried to fight, "Good morning. I'm glad to see you're awake."

"I'm sorry to have worried you," Alexandra apologized.

Sol shook her head, "You don't need to apologize. I know you're still waking up, but would you mind joining us in the conference room once you're dressed?"

"Us?" Drake repeated.

Sol nodded, "Yes. Osiris would like to make sure you're well before he makes a report to the rest of the Celestial Council. He... would also like to see what you saw the night you were attacked."

Alexandra's stomach dropped, "Oh."