Maya continued to toss and turn as her vision shifted to Dragon Claw. Bartas’ headless body lay slumped over Siena’s corpse near the waterfall terrace. Nolan fought to protect Narita from the encroaching soldiers in the castle. The soldiers overpowered him and stabbed him in the chest. He slumped to the ground reaching for Narita. “Run, Rita!” He cried. She looked back at him, horrified by the gruesome display of violence. It froze her solid. A guard rushed forward and snatched her. She struggled to escape and reached for Nolan. She screamed for him to save her as he bled out.
Nolan got back to his feet roaring like a lion and took off toward the fleeing men, a final burst of courageous effort. The soldiers swarmed again, impaling Nolan with their weapons. An array of swords and spears pr
