454 The War (12)

Everyone present in the room looked at the source of the voice. 

There were two pairs of eyes that stared at her. They looked so stunned as if an ancient secret had been revealed, which would lead to their salvation, their freedom. How could a bond be broken? Niiya held his breath. He raised his eyebrows and gave a questioning gaze. He muttered under his breath, "Could you please repeat that?" 

"Yes, the bond can be broken," came the soft assurance again. 

There was a pin drop silence in the room and then—

"Meet Inyanga," said Adrianna waving her hand towards her. "She is the Wizard Queen of the South." Adrianna gazed at Inyanga gently. Inyanga nodded and said a polite 'hello' to all. 

"The man standing next to her is Haldir. He is my personal bodyguard," Adrianna continued.