The chill within her master’s chambers froze her marrow. She would, however, spend her life at his side, devout and forever loyal. His pleasure was her’s. She had finally found The Element; the prophecy’s end, their life’s work.
“Where?” Sakkarr asked excitedly, “Tell me where she is,”
“The city of Navigad,”
“We shall leave at once,”
A fear pierced the apprentice’s heart, “No, master, you mustn’t. We’ve word that your brother gives it chase,”
“My brother is a fool who thinks his sword may solve the world’s follies. NO, I must have The Element. He would bring her to the Conclave where they would dissect her; USE her,”
The apprentice’s heart sank for him. The prophecy consumed him; he’d no desire for flesh.
She loved him.
“I will see your carriage prepared, master, and I will ready to leave with you,”
“Yes, do, but..” his voice trailed. He continued, “You will not join me, I’ve another task for you,”
Her heart went heavy.
“How shall I serve you?”
“I want you to kill my brother”