What are you waiting for?

Eltrys was the one who came to greet them. At his words, Lucette gave a small nod. She’d be glad to see her sister as well, once they had rested. But his next question caused Lucette’s heart to drop. Wait… Alex wasn’t here? Why? Her ears pinned against her skull and a whine left her as her gaze shot to Bae-Syl. He hadn’t been with her and Beauregard when they were captured. She wanted to protest against the idea of Bae going to look for him altogether… but she was also worried.

“You are torn up… You can’t neglect your wounds… if they get infected…” Her voice was quiet as she leaned against him. Overall she was just tired, tired, worried… Could there be one day of calm for their family? But then came her boys. Gavroche against her side, and Ikuchi in front of her and Bae. Her gaze shifted to Ikuchi and softened. “Sorry sweetheart, you and Gav will need to check the traps for us. But if you bring things back here for everyone I’ll let you choose your breakfast first.” As she spoke a blur moved past them into the den.

Bellatrix. Poor girl.

Lucette’s gaze returned to Eltrys. “Fresh herbs will be the most helpful for us right now. Splints for the legs, bandages…” A pang in her head brought the next words from her lips. “Maybe some tea if this headache doesn’t clear after some rest.” She gave a small, sad smile. “I’m afraid with everything going on I’m a bit out of the loop with the pack… Is Dorian still tending to the gardens?” She asked, unaware that her brother had taken his leave.

"Speech!"