Cassandra's eyes were wide, darting between me and the path leading to the gardens. "There's a rogue demon," she said, voice trembling slightly. "It slipped past the guards and is wreaking havoc in the royal gardens."
A rogue demon? Here? In our stronghold? I clenched my fists, feeling the surge of anger mixed with excitement.
This was exactly the kind of distraction I needed. My blood was already boiling from the sparring session with Aeliana, and I could use a real fight to release some of this pent-up energy. "Where exactly?" I asked, my voice sharper than I intended.
Cassandra pointed towards the path leading to the gardens. "Near the eastern fountain. It's strong, Ciara. Stronger than any rogue I've seen."
I gave a quick nod. "Stay here," I commanded. "I'll handle it."
