“What do we do?” asked Maribella, pacing up and down the bookshop. “I still haven't heard back from the Baron. Today's the day.” “Hmm,” hummed Asteria. “I will fight hired goons to the death.” “That's very kind of you Asteria, but I'd rather you not go and die.” “I will take many of them with me.” “That's not persuading me.
