“There was someone in my room,” Elide said, lowering her foot and standing. Asterin stiffened. “Who?” “I don’t know,” Elide said, keeping near the doorway, even if it would do her no good. “It didn’t seem wise to go inside.” Abraxos had tensed, his tail shifting over the stones. The useless beast was worried for the girl. Manon narrowed her eyes at him. “Isn’t your kind supposed to eat young women?” He glared at her.
