Deception

Suzanna and Anfey ran until they were sure there was no one chasing them anymore. Clearly, Suzanna was right. Now that they knew how powerful Michael was, they knew that if Michael and Anthony teamed up, there was no chance of victory.

"Should have listened to those spies," Suzanna whispered, "or let them meet with Anthony. At least they won’t have betrayed us." In the past, she would be angry with herself because she believed that if she was stronger, she could protect herself and Anfey. But now that she was a top level power, she could not do that anymore. She also knew that fighting a mage was not easy, because mages tended to be more in control in a fight.

"Shinon didn’t betray us," Anfey said, "or else Anthony would have noticed much sooner."

"Are we going back?"

"No," Anfey said, shaking his head.

"If we don’t, Anthony will realize who sent Shinon."

"He will realize no matter what," Anfey said with a shrug.