Down in the hallway we met with Meredith and Rasmus.

The king held out a pair of keys towards Percy which he took and gave a silent nod in return.

”The car is in the front, another car with three of our best will follow behind you until you're past the border and the neighboring town.” The king's voice was darker than usual and full-on serious. Though he didn't bother to spare me a glance as he explained the plan to Percy.

”Leave, now.” He said and Percy grabbed my ...