The chaos was noticeable the moment we arrived, the living space already in disarray as we materialized. Despite being underground, I could feel the intense magic in the area, and the cold shiver that I had felt in Africa seemed intensified this close to the source. Kisten moaned and I released the Seraph as I carefully set the Alpha on the ground. His skin was starting to pale from the fatigue and, while I knew Lucius would not allow the Oath to kill him, my chest twisted at the sight.
“Stay here,” I commanded, gently brushing his hair from his face as he slowly opened his eyes to look at me. Despite his weakness, I could see the argument in his eyes and I shook my head. “Until you recover, you’ll just be in danger. I doubt Vitae has forgotten what you mean to me, and she’ll do her best
