The wind blew over Mia’s face as she walked through the garden to where she was informed Xavier was waiting for her. 

She had paid a visit to the temple to offer prayers after Xavier stubbornly refused to come with her. In his defence, he had never been a fan of temple visits, not since he attacked the priests during his first shift. She didn’t push further. She understood him and so she went alone. 

She was about to leave when Valok, a seer at the temple, took hold of her ...