The Elderien Chronicles

The Claims of Treason

Miranda wondered how the mages were able to find out about where she would be taking Alastair. At first, she could not make them out but then she realized that they were palace Mages. There was no way they could have known about Alastair's presence.

Unless one of them has been spying on her. But she refused to believe that. It was creepy and it did not make any sense. And besides, she did not know of any mage in the palace with such skill.

However, she decided to keep her head down for some time. She was genuinely worried about Alastair, and also for the little girl with him. Such a delicate child is being dragged into the complicated world of magic and mages. She wished there was more she could do for them, perhaps go to Reina to find them? And then, do what exactly?

She sighed. Her emotions were getting the best of her. She needed a clear head and she was not going to get that thinking of Alastair.

As she stepped out of her quarters, she seemed to see a chatter among the maids. She