"What- what are you doing here?" he asked in a quiet, slightly breathless voice. Sky glanced up into his almost glowing face lit by shining silver eyes. His pearly skin was flushed as though he were hot or were running a fever. Seeming uncomfortable with her scrutiny, he swiped a hand through his short, black hair.
"I need to speak to the Chancellor, to tell him what happened," Sky replied. She forced her words through her tight throat and trembling lips. The male's face betrayed his surprise.
"You know what happened?" he whispered. Sky took a deep, sorrowful breath and nodded. Her eyes stung, and she bit her lip as she lowered her head. He asked, "What do you think happened?"
