MAXINE

"Why are they after Maxine's blade?" Raine asked. Their mother had told them a little about the blade and why it was special yesterday before bed. I, as well, did not understand why they were attracted to the blade.

"Get the blade. Come." Cinder told me. I nodded, undoing my apron and going to grab my leather bag. I took out the dagger.

"What about the rogues?" Raine asked.

"Zel?" Cinder called. "I'm going to need you to do it now."

"I…" she said, hesitation in her voice. ...