Blaze and Sirrush were correct in their decision not to kill Tylon and to spare Ladon. They believed it would draw Ashes out, but it wasn’t just Ashes who appeared. Several of my brothers had shown up as well.
To say I was surprised to see them would be an understatement. I couldn’t believe they had chosen to leave Laelia’s side! She needed them, not Tylon or Ladon. Our sister! I was enraged by their actions, but I would ensure they weren’t seriously harmed.
Sirrush and Blaze had assured me that my family would be returned, but after Ashes and the others were captured. I grasped the necessity of keeping Ashes alive but resented it. He had very loyal followers, and eliminating him wasn’t straightforward.
But when the chance arose to visit him with the two brothers, I took it. I had seen
