nicholas silently cursed himself for not telling the driver to continue around the block a few more times , until he was good and ready to relinquish this moment in sai 's arms . there was no time to prepare her as they were greeted at the door by the nurse . nicholas managed a weak smile when two-year-old duncan came tumbling toward him . '' how was your night , my lord ? '' the nurse inquired as duncan continued to make his way to
nicholas

and if you really think that going after the invading luxen is n't in your best interest , then ... well , good luck with that . '' lotho looked away , his gaze traveling over the mass of his minions . he was as still as the air around us for a moment . tiny hairs along my arms rose , and then he shot forward , going straight for kat . i whirled around , shifting into my true form as lotho grabbed hold of
kat

she looked forward towards the front of the church and scanned the mural painted high above her head . beth looked to her left and stopped four rows from the front . beth sat on the wooden bench and leaned forward clasping her hands in prayer . she rested her rain soaked head upon her clasped hands letting out a deep silent sigh . her mind was still and she tried to soak up the calming atmosphere of the
church