Keppar
TORIN LED THE WAY DOWN THE CORRIDOR. They headed straight for the stairs they had used before. He knew if they hurried they might be able to get out without incident. He could hear Alex and Daye right behind him.
They rounded the last corner, the staircase was at the far end of the corridor. That's when Torin saw her. A flash of auburn coloured hair as she turned around at the sound of their footsteps. She stared at them in astonishment.
"Avian," Torin said, in utter disbelief.
Avian stared at him. Her green eyes boring into his brown ones.
"You have to get out of here. Now," she said, looking up and down the corridor.
"Avian wait!" Torin said, running up to her. "What happened back at the cabin? Why did-"
"Because she's a spy! She was sent to kill you, we've been over this Torin!" Daye angrily interrupted him.
Torin ignored Daye. Avian had helped them.
"Are you really an Erif?" he asked.
Avian nodded. "In part. Now you really have to go! Quickly before Zarc comes back!"
Torin grabbed her hand. "Come with us. I know you don't want to help them otherwise you would have handed me over when you had the chance."
"I can't." Avian pushed him away.
"Come on, Torin," Alex said. He could see Avian wasn't going to budge and he was not eager to hang around any longer than necessary.
"She knows where her loyalties lie," Daye said, dryly.
"Please," Torin said, ignoring Daye again.
Avian waved him away. "I can't! Now go before I call Zarc!"
Alex had to practically drag Torin away. Torin saw Avian turn and walk away. He felt something stir inside him but couldn't place what. He shook his head and followed Alex. He just didn't know what Avian was thinking, what game she was playing. He wished she would tell him. He knew something wasn't right, something was out of place.
As Avian walked away she forced herself not to turn around. She ran the back of her hand over her eyes. Blinking rapidly. Not now, not here, she told herself.
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Rise of the Erifs (The Fire Song Chronicles Book 1)
Fantasy"What is that?!" "An Erif. A killing machine. If they catch us, they'll kill us. That's all you need to know." The Erifs are ruthless, powerful and unforgiving. They feed on rage and hatred. And Prince Torin is all that stands in their way. He...
