*Kryzen*

Somehow, Drius and I raced back to the palace. It was a day’s journey away, but I didn't remember stopping once. The only thing on my mind was that Briella and Emberly were in danger, and I wasn’t there to protect them.

I knew that was Malphas speaking to me back at the obsidian castle. He didn’t have to even say Briella’s name for me to be able to feel that was who he wanted. It was layered in every laugh that echoed through the dark building.

I ...