" So much death,” Alex whispered, more to himself than anyone else. “That is war,” Hadrian replied solemnly. “We saved as many as we could , but the death toll was overwhelming.”“You didn’t think the Spellbreakers might have needed refuge?” Alex muttered. Hadrian winced. “A fair p-point. We did not do enough, and for that, I am sorry . "

― Bella Forrest , The Test (The Secret of Spellshadow Manor #5)