The Royal Guards returned Zaeryn to the guest residence shortly after the psychological evaluation ended.
By the time the door closed behind him, Zaeryn wanted nothing more than to stop answering questions for the rest of the day.
He had spent hours explaining himself to women who possessed enough authority to decide what happened to him afterward. The Council had questioned his abilities, his intentions and the relationships through which his Vitae developed. Dr. Halden had then taken everything further by questioning how he thought, what he valued and what he might be willing to do if someone eventually pushed him far enough.
Zaeryn understood why the evaluation had been necessary, but understanding something did not make it any less exhausting.
He walked farther into the suite and immediately noticed that there were three people in the main living area. Kayla occupied one of the armchairs, while Sage and Viora were seated on the sofa nearby.
