I was suddenly reminded that she had been an arrogant, dangerous, and deceitful Matriarch just yesterday.
White Feather's eyes suddenly sharpened, and she threw her face to the north.
"A powerful enemy is coming, Sir Cade."
My eyes ignited with sharp alertness as I waited to see which member of the Water Moon Clan had managed to arrive just in time.
The next moment, someone landed before us like a pillar of black lightning. Crimson hair unraveled, and Kassie stood with her greatsword resting across her shoulders.
White Feather's eyes ignited with a threatened, defiant radiance. She extended her hands behind her, and her veins bulged beneath her pale skin as if she were summoning an unhealthy amount of power.
I threw myself between her and Kassie and belatedly realized—
'Wait… the powerful person… could it be Kassie?'
Of course, it was.
I exhaled and raised both hands, gesturing for her to calm down.
She exchanged doubtful looks between Kassie and me.
Then I said plainly,
