“NORA! DON’T LET HIM REACH THE SURFACE!”
Lucien's voice disappeared beneath another violent crash.
The ceiling split open.
Huge pieces of ancient stone fell around them, forcing everyone to scatter.
Nora grabbed Aurelia and pressed the baby against her chest while Ethan pulled Luna away from a collapsing pillar.
“Move!” Caelan shouted.
Nobody needed to be told twice.
They ran through the corridor as the underground city began tearing itself apart.
Behind them came a sound that made Nora's blood run cold.
Azrael was laughing.
Not because he was amused.
Because he was finally free.
The ancient wolves fled ahead of them, scrambling over fallen stones and abandoned weapons. Some transformed as they ran, their claws digging into the ground while others dragged injured family members
