Lucian comes to a full stop, looking toward the door. The whisperings were slightly louder now. He pushes open the door slowly, peering around the door to see who was behind the door. He saw Libby with Nara. He lofts a brow, curious.
“Libby, do you think he fancies you?” Nara’s voice was tentative, as if she was asking this shyly.
“I do not think he even knows that much about me, other than what Lucian tells him.” Libby sighs softly. Lucian finishes looking around, seeing the two girls seated near a fire. He smiles faintly.
“Surely you cannot think Jarrod is like that.” Nara frowns. “He always seems so – kind.”
“Of course he does. That is how he truly is…” Libby breaks off. Lucian shakes his head and retreats. He did not need to intrude any further. He closes the door softly and continues his search for Jarrod. His emotions were weighing heavily upon him, but there was little he could do about it right now.
“Sire? Sire!” The sound of a frantic voice comes down the hall. Lucian looks up, seeing a guard standing near the end of the passageway.
“What is it, Tomas?” Lucian moves forward, frowning.
“We are under attack! Ryall’s forces have begun a march upon the east side of the city!” Tomas darts toward Lucian.
“He has done what? The fool.” Lucian stalks down the hallway, meeting Tomas halfway. “Sound the alarm. Call all able-bodied people to arms. It is time we met these forces face to face and not over walls.”
“Lucian?” Jarrod’s voice from a nearby door. He appears in the doorway, along with Nicholas, and the seer. “What is the trouble?”
“Ryall marches upon the east side of the city. We must press back his forces.” Lucian veers toward Jarrod.
“Aye, it is time. The men have been called?” Jarrod looks about the room absently, seemingly in search of something.
“Tomas is off to sound the alarm. We should go – and quickly.” Lucian looks to Nicholas and Solstice.
“I am ready, Lucian. I have said I will join with your cause. That includes the use of my sword.” Nicholas grins. “Besides, I can most likely tell you where it is best to strike.”
“Aye, you could at that.” Lucian nods. “We will get you a sword. We must move quickly.” He looks to Solstice.
“The choice to join us is yours, my lady. I have the feeling you are more than capable of holding your own within a fight. However, I will not put you at risk if it is not your own choice.” Lucian looks at her very carefully.
Haha, Solstice could totally handle it. :] She could use her kick-arse seer powers to see before they even attack. She’d pwn over all the guys. 😀 (because girls rule, naturally)