It's a relief to see two new guards standing watch over Sage. Though I would have loved a chance to fight Roman, I would have hated to hurt Maks. As it is, these wereguards are both my grandfather's and they fall before they understand I'm there to take them out.

Perhaps they are unable to comprehend I'm willing to risk everything for a normal. Certainly, such a decision would be beyond them. And that is my advantage.

They fall ...