Xia smiled and threw her arms around Dorian. She glanced toward Kiros with skeptical eyes and stepped toward her. “Why is she still here?” she questioned.
“I’m on your side, Xia. I defected.”
Xia took a step closer until they were arm’s length.
“Glare at me all you want, Xia. I’m on your side now. Whether you like it or not,” Kiros replied, standing her ground.
Xia c****d her hand and gave Kiros a chilly slap to the cheek. Kiros recoiled from the icy blow. She pressed her hand against her face, exhaling a chilly breath of visible air. “Fair enough,” Kiros whispered.
“Not even close. You will answer for your crimes, Kiros. But for now…thank you,” Xia replied.
Zaros coughed from the ruined corner and limped toward the warriors.
“It’s over, Zaros. Let it go,” Kirin said.
“I refuse to
