Chapter 288: Court of Owls

Baron "I'm sorry I can't be of much help to either of you," Melissandra said softly. "Being here already takes a toll on me. I can make a few calls, contact a few people who could help. I think we both know what this calls for," she said in a way that made Baron know exactly what it was, though he chose not to speak of it. "Have you seen anything yet about Avario?" Baron asked with a sigh, his frustration evident. "I’ve tried reaching Avario, who might have been able to help us find Talia, but he’s vanished." Gabriel stood, pacing thoughtfully. “If Avario was involved in this somehow, his disappearance might be related. We need to investigate further—find out why he was searching for her and what he might have discovered. But I think it's safe to say that everything is interconnected somehow. The Luna, Avario, this new witch, and whatever it is that's happening in the North that's making our brains rattle beyond compare.” Gabriel crossed his arms over his chest, his eyebrows furrow