Suppliant

  Chapter 48

  “When are they coming?” Damien asks. He’s pacing the floor, tensed up and ready to jump at the slightest bit of noise.

  “I don’t know. I can’t tell if it’s going to happen tonight, or just soon.” I show them the vision, and they both sit there, stunned for a few minutes.

  “Pack your essentials; we’re leaving right now. The boat has been sitting by, waiting for a few days. I’m sorry, Layla, but we can’t wait any longer. We will take to the East, away from the land until we reach safe waters,” Damien says. It’s a demand, but I am already expecting it.

  I hurry back to my room to pack a bag. This is it, the moment that I have been dreading for a month. I knew that she would come for me, though I had hoped that she would be smart enough not to go against the Council. It looks like she has an army big enough to overrun the entire Isle.

  Fear courses through me as I try desperately to push it down. I need to stay calm; I can’t fight when I’m emotional. Anna proved that. I have been training for this; it will be fine. We will get out of here before she arrives.

  The knock on my door startles me. Damien and Zeke come through the bathroom in a fraction of a second. They are standing by my side ready to pounce.

  I slowly open the door, trying to relax my shoulders. I am surprised to see the butler standing there holding a piece of paper. He bows when I take the paper and then turns to leave.

  The second the door is closed, Damien yanks the paper out of my hand. This should bother me, but under the current situation, it doesn’t. Both Zeke and I hover over his shoulder reading.

  Your presence has been requested immediately in my chambers.

  -Dean Worthen

  “I wonder what he wants.” Maybe Damien knows what this is about. Upon looking at his face, my hopes are dashed. He’s as clueless as I am.

  “Should we go?” I ask. I really want to get out of here before Nema and her army of minions set foot on The Isle.

  “The Dean of The Isle is a good ally to have. I suggest we go immediately. He’s not a patient man.” Damien says. I have to admit I am surprised to hear this from Damien. I figured that he would want to get out of here as soon as possible.