C37 Trust And Fear

Raven pulled Jasper, Miranda, and Cora off to the side, away from the tense murmurs of the rogues. The afternoon sun hung high in the sky, casting dappled light through the trees. Jasper clutched Cora’s hand tightly, his small fingers digging into her palm as if afraid to let go.

"Miranda," Raven said, keeping her voice firm but gentle, "I need you to take Jasper and Cora and hide somewhere safe