Talia released Stephanie, who fell to the ground listlessly. If not for breathing, she would appear dead.
Talia turned robotically to see Keith, Arya, Liam, and Caden looking at her.
"Take her to the dungeon," Talia said. "Treat her as a dangerous individual. Give her medical care only if her life is in danger."
"Are you OK?" Liam asked with concern obvious in his voice.
Talia blinked. "Who is keeping an eye on Cassandra?"
Liam froze. Talia told him to watch over the Oracle and to kill her if he noticed anything suspicious, but when Talia left the study, he just went after her without thinking.
"Uhm… Cornelia and James are there," Liam responded and quickly mind-linked James, so Cassandra was not left unattended.
Talia released a long breath. She didn't want more surprises.
