The Apothecary was a quaint bar, and Elyse immediately liked it. The old world decor set a good relaxing scene. In the midst of all this technology and wonder, it spoke of simpler times. Sometimes she wished for that, but at the same time. She liked that she lived now. It added a little more wonder to her world. Nezrin decided to go clean her hoodie and let someone else decide what she would drink. Cade ordered a tequila sunrise, and Anna ordered two more. One for her and Nezrin.
Elyse was about to order a drink when her wallet buzzed. She pulled it out and saw it was a message from Sage. They hadn’t talked much, even when she had lived with him and Nox. He had always seemed content with his own company, and she hadn’t wanted to disturb him. They had always had a cordial relationship and Elyse still considered him a friend.
When she read the message, the blood rushed from her face and she went pale. Fuck!!
The message came with an attachment. She opened it to find an Atharim report filed by Peter Andersen. Elsa Andersen had been executed as a traitor - neglect of duty. It listed Elyse as a rogue Wolfkin Atharim. A contract had been made and accepted by her father.
Fuck, fuck, fuck!
”Elyse…” Anna’s words broke Elyse from her thoughts.
”Shot of tequila,” Elyse ordered. The bartender responded by pouring the shot.
Elyse drank it. She hated tequila by itself, but the shock of it cleared her mind. ”Whats wrong, Elyse?” the concern in Anna’s voice matched her eyes.
Elyse turned to her. ”I…I need time to sort through something. I need you to trust me for now okay? Go sit with Cade. I’ll tell you all - I promise. I just need a few minutes okay?” the concern was still in her eyes, but she nodded. It made Elyse feel slightly better. ”I know you’re worried. I promise, I’ll tell you everything.”
Anna went to sit with Cade, and Elyse felt bad as she found a corner of the bar to sit in relative solitude. She pulled her wallet out, and thought of the only thing she could at that time. She replied to Sage.
I need to ask you for advice and/or help, but I want no one to eavesdrop here. I’m sure you’ve secured this connection, but it would make me feel a little better if you confirmed that.
Elyse was about to order a drink when her wallet buzzed. She pulled it out and saw it was a message from Sage. They hadn’t talked much, even when she had lived with him and Nox. He had always seemed content with his own company, and she hadn’t wanted to disturb him. They had always had a cordial relationship and Elyse still considered him a friend.
When she read the message, the blood rushed from her face and she went pale. Fuck!!
The message came with an attachment. She opened it to find an Atharim report filed by Peter Andersen. Elsa Andersen had been executed as a traitor - neglect of duty. It listed Elyse as a rogue Wolfkin Atharim. A contract had been made and accepted by her father.
Fuck, fuck, fuck!
”Elyse…” Anna’s words broke Elyse from her thoughts.
”Shot of tequila,” Elyse ordered. The bartender responded by pouring the shot.
Elyse drank it. She hated tequila by itself, but the shock of it cleared her mind. ”Whats wrong, Elyse?” the concern in Anna’s voice matched her eyes.
Elyse turned to her. ”I…I need time to sort through something. I need you to trust me for now okay? Go sit with Cade. I’ll tell you all - I promise. I just need a few minutes okay?” the concern was still in her eyes, but she nodded. It made Elyse feel slightly better. ”I know you’re worried. I promise, I’ll tell you everything.”
Anna went to sit with Cade, and Elyse felt bad as she found a corner of the bar to sit in relative solitude. She pulled her wallet out, and thought of the only thing she could at that time. She replied to Sage.
I need to ask you for advice and/or help, but I want no one to eavesdrop here. I’m sure you’ve secured this connection, but it would make me feel a little better if you confirmed that.