Victor of Tucson
Book 10: Chapter 15: Solar Caster

“Oh!” Arona looked at Trobban’s twitching form and giggled. “Are you sure we shouldn’t give him some privacy?”

Victor laughed. “Maybe.”

Arona stopped and tugged on his arm until he turned to look directly at her. “Thank you, Victor. I’m so happy! You spoke lightly before, but I swear to you: while I live, you will have a loyal ally.”

He smiled and nodded. “That’s all I can ask for, Arona.” He’d never spoken truer words. What more could he want than close friends? If he’d kept all of those treasures, hoarded them away in his vault, what joy would that bring him? The warmth in his heart at seeing Arona break free from her cursed life was worth a hundred Azurite Stars. He tugged her toward Trobban again and yelled, “Get up, Trobban! This isn’t a private room!”