Carina nodded and led the way through the corridors of the house to a large pair of doors that she pushed open to reveal a huge chamber and a bed that could sleep at least four people. She pushed the door closed behind them and moved to sit on a chair by the bed. She looked so tired and was hurting still so he walked over and knelt at her feet.

“How did you learn my name?” she asked him, words almost soft enough that he didn’t catch them. “Did my Protector tell ...