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Later that afternoon Jon bid Gary to warn George about Escera. The younger Naxen returned, his efforts bearing no effect. Jon sadly shook his head at George's folly.
"What should we do about George?" Raoul asked later that night. Jon grimaced and shook his head.
"I'm afraid--" he stopped and looked up when Alanna walked in, clad in only a robe.
"I think it's time for…bed," Jon said with a sly smile. Raoul laughed and heaved himself up. As he left, he clapped Jon on the shoulder.
"Goodnight, Alanna!" he called as he closed the door.
Jon placed his arm around Alanna's waist and led her to the bedroom, shutting the door behind them.
Later that night, the door to Jon's study burst open, waking the sleeping couple. Jon propped himself up on his elbows. Alanna's hand inched to the bed stand to where her sword lay.
"Jon!" a man's voice called. The bedroom door opened and George admitted himself. At first it seemed that he didn't see Alanna laying next to Jon.
"Jon, what is going on? First Gary comes and tells me she's evil, now Raoul disturbed us…" he finally spotted her. "I see what's going on here. SO SORRY TO INTERUPT!" He turned to leave.
"Have fun with Escera," Jon muttered, and turned to kiss Alanna. George clenched his fists and took a breath to hold back his temper.
"G'night, love," he said quietly before he left the room. Alanna barely heeded this, for she was deeply occupied with Jon.
(A/n: sorry its so short, but that was a CRUCIAL chapter for whats to come up!)