Chapter 37: A Single Sword Breaks the Baleful

Reid Quinny's voice came through, calm and unhurried. "Yeah. I'm fine. You should all head home." With that, he ended the call. Jada Thubron let out a long breath, relief loosening her shoulders. She turned to Isabelle Munger, her face lighting up. "It was Reid. He said he's already okay." Isabelle's eyes widened with joy. "That's great! Then I don't have to beg my dad to step in." The excitement barely lasted before confusion crept back in. "How could he be fine?" Jada blurted. "He beat up...