Chapter 95

Kyle sat in the heavy silence that followed the Shadow Serpent's warning. The god's words about his bloodline carried a weight that made the air feel thick, like the moments before a storm. Kyle hesitated, his mind racing through the implications of what he'd just revealed, but he didn't argue. He'd seen enough of this world to know when a predator was giving genuine advice. "Fine," Kyle said, his voice steady despite the tension. "I won't talk about the bloodline stuff again. Not with you,...