Melody of the Abyss

"I doubt all of the soldiers are even here at the moment," Ion responded in kind. Perhaps that left them a better chance of getting out with as little blood on their hands as possible. He accepted Colette's hand, holding onto it firmly as though the link between them had reassured him. How terrible that the very forces intended to protect the church were now working against him.

"We'll have more time to talk once we're outside."