I find that it is right, and it is just to execute you Lanasis. Your crimes are utterly unpardonable, and you've shown me no reason to spare you.
You've not only misled and utterly disgraced my sister. But she has bore for you an equally despicable child who is neither Dragon Rider or witch.
- Kankari Attamas' Private words to witch-spy Lanasis.
XANDER'S POV
He had a bone to pick with a man called Alakan Bristom. And it had been a long time coming.
As they went back to the Academy, Vinnandra was silent, not saying a word. He too was silent because there was nothing to say in the first place.
He knew fully well that starting anything with Vinnandra was bad for him and his cause, and yet he kissed her.
Not that he regretted it, but she had promised not to disappoint him, and that scared him more than anything.
