Chapter 46 : He's Gone

Asher's POV "Where are Malcolm and Henry?" Vika asked, running to hug Magda. "Oh, honey, you're alive!" Magda cried. "Both of you." I caught Magda's eye as she squeezed her daughter. She smiled weakly at me. Tears sparkled on Vika's eyelashes. Something was up. Why was Magda alone? Don't think I didn't notice the way she avoided answering Vika. I definitely had. "I'm happy you're okay too," I said. Magda reached out, and I took her hand. "What happened?" Vika asked as they pulled away from each other. "Vadon's soldiers overwhelmed us. I managed to run away, but they took Malcolm and Henry," she explained. "Were they arrested?" I asked, gaping. "Yes." Magda nodded. Vadon, what the hell do you want? "How did you get away?" I asked. "When it looked like we were losing, Malcolm told me to run. He wanted me to report back what happened. I was chased by two wolves and jumped into the river," Magda said. "My father once asked soldiers to send me to his secre