Rafael made his way to Orion's camp according to the directions given. It should have been exhausting, but his men had prepared supplies for him, allowing him much-needed replenishment.
More importantly, his curiosity kept his feet moving forward. Just like Soleia, he had expected the enchantment on Orion to be broken when Soleia threw her amethyst pendant away. Instead, Soleia was the one left bruised and bleeding on the ground, while Elowyn was coddled and spirited away.
It simply made no sense, especially when Rafael knew Orion was already suspicious of Elowyn's intentions.
Did Elowyn have more amethysts stowed away? Or… Rafael's face clouded as a sobering thought entered his mind. Or was she so powerful, that using an amethyst was simply a matter of convenience?
But that was impossible. Or at least, it would've been impossible for a human. If she was something else, then it would be a different story altogether.
