Page 121 of Forsaken Secrets

I grabbed what seemed to be an invitation and flipped it open. "A Ball?"

He nodded. "While you kids have been playing, I've been gathering intel. The group operating out of the Ellingsworths seems to be some kind of cult.

"I don't know the details, but I do know they're doing something tonight. And I'm guessing they need a bond mage like Kaiya for it.

"My best guess is that your little stunt with the Seekers has pushed them into a corner. So, we need to get Kaiya out of there. They likely have more relics and more people working for them, though, so I need you both to protect her once things start moving. Do you think you can handle that?"

"You've got it," I said, mind racing.

"Prince, you'll infiltrate the Ball. I'll question the guards. Eli, your job is to get some help from your animal friends. We'll need their assistance if we're to overwhelm a dozen or more mages with relics. Once we find Kaiya's location, we'll send Riarlo to you to let you know."

I grimaced, reaching out for Riarlo. He'd gone missing again after attacking those men by the ruins.

I'd have to figure out some other way …

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