CARSON CLOSED the smaller gate behind them, leaving no trace of their entry. "So. Basel. Industrial district. Obvious trap. Who's excited?"
"I'm not going alone," Mailah said before Lucson could reiterate his earlier position. "I know that's what the message said, but I'm not stupid enough to walk into a trap by myself."
"Good," Lucson said. "Because I wasn't going to let you regardless of what you decided."
"However," Carson added, "we should consider that Seryn will be watching. If you show up with both of us, she might not reveal themselves. Or worse, she might hurt Grayson in retaliation."
Mailah's resolve wavered. "So what do you suggest?"
"I suggest," Carson said slowly, clearly forming the plan as he spoke, "that you appear to come alone. While Lucson and I follow at a distance. Close enough to intervene if needed, far enough to not trigger any magical wards or surveillance."
"That's still incredibly risky," Lucson said.
