A Role to Play

Elise gave me a long, searching look, and nodded. "I'll do my best."

"Constance, get over here!" Luke called, drawing his sword. 

The Apostle of Swords picked the white-horned demonkin up, cradling her gently and jogging over to us. It was only a few steps, but he panted as he laid her in Luke's arms. 

"Don't worry," Luke said softly, picking a strand of hair off her sweat-soaked forehead. 

Elise's golden light filled the room again. The curse around Evla's soul was thick and foul, hissing as the fate magic penetrated its depths. The demonkin's soul shivered as the two forces struggled for dominance. She squirmed in Luke's arms, whimpering against his chest.