High Treason (Part 1)

"That's why I tried to reach you, Lith. Zinya and I wanted to invite you to our marriage." Vastor said.

"Wasn't it scheduled for mid-spring?" Lith was flabbergasted and so was Kamila who had to shut her own mouth with her hands in surprise.

"That was in times of peace. In war, there's not one moment to waste. If anything happens to me, I don't want to leave Zinya with nothing." Vastor said.

"How can something happen to you? You are one of the strongest mages I know." Even though Lith couldn't mention Vastor's Abomination powers or his Organization, everyone understood what he was talking about.

"Yes, and so is that fucker of Meln. He is fused with Night. He has a mage tower for a steed and killed one of the most powerful men I ever knew who had decades to hone his skills. At this point, I'm not certain of anything."