Chapter 42
The name Malakai rang several bells in Odessa’s head. She had heard it a couple of times from her dad. Then it hit her! He was the assassin and fugitive. Immediately, her powers jolted in fear, her fingers letting out strikes and ready to attack Gunther.
“What do you want?”
She asked. Her eyes red with fury. Gunther ran back, lifting his hands in the air.
“I mean no harm…. I only need your help, my lady.” He pleaded, going down on one knee. Odessa’s nerves slowly became calm as his posture ignited no anger in her.
“Help? How? If anything, you just saved me….how can I…”
“You’ve got all the powers to not only save me but the whole of Shadowbrook” Gunther paused, pulling his hands down.
“….and my father.” He concluded.
Odessa let her fingers run through her hair as she let
