26 The Heart of Darkness
Just as she was tasked, Morlana delivered the downed warriors to Beldazon. The sound of Morlana’s sultry voice echoed in Dorian’s groggy mind. The entity within him spoke, calling for him to awaken. “Get up, boy!” The beast roared, coaxing Dorian from his sleep. “Wake up handsome,” Morlana greeted.
Dorian’s blurry vision returned to normal. He couldn’t move his arms. He realized that they had been securely chained behind his back. Dorian and his friends sat on their knees, facing Beldazon’s throne. A wall of guards stood behind them, blocking their escape. “Well, that didn’t go as planned,” Dorian murmured.
Morlana kneeled next to him, whispering into his ear. “You should have taken my offer, Dorian.” She stood and pranced to Beldazon’s side. Dorian heard the
