"Is that you?" Xeon breathed and shook his head as if he couldn't believe it. "That scent... I’ve smelled it before. You—"
"Yes." With a frown, Mathena stepped forward, as if to touch him. "Easy… there."
Xeon took a quick step back, understanding that he was far from safe. Just as he knew that something would break inside him if he accidentally hurt her.
"Stay back...woman. I can't control myself… I—" he growled, as if sensing the threat pulsing in the air. The female stood flawlessly still, her expression discomforted.
"It's me. You remember me, right? I’m here to help you," she mumbled softly. "Xeon, we don’t have much time. I managed to slip past the demon on patrol, but without the amulet, they’ll soon catch my fragrance and come to investigate."
Xeon howled, his fangs aching. Dem
