Chapter 23: Killing Intent

At the sound of that voice, Lucian recognized who it was instantly. Skylar. Silas Balam froze when he heard her. He shot Lucian a venomous glare, and only then did the Nether Cavern Finger in his hand slowly dissipate. Lucian, for his part, did not use the Azure Dragon Seal again. "Aunt Yare, we're here…" Lydia Yare finally let out a shaky breath. Her face was streaked with tears, but her voice brightened with relief as she called out. Skylar had only noticed Silas at first. Concern softened...