A loud pop filled the room before the beast could do anything.
Rose opened her eyes to see blood and black skin all over the floor. She also saw the shock on Richard’s face.
Then, she glanced at Rune, who barely moved after he wrapped his arms around her.
Rune was looking at Symon, so she did the same.
Symon’s gaze was fixed on Richard.
“Wh-” Richard audibly showed his shock. “What just happened?”
“You said your powers were weak,” Rune said to Symon. “Was that a lie?”
“Not really.” Symon shrugged.
“Powers?” Richard exhaled hard, his frown deepening as seconds flew past. “What the hell are you guys? How did you murder my beast?! She’s one of the best from hell!”
‘Hell?’ Rose pondered.
Why on earth would Richard mention hell?
What was he even doing with that kind of animal i
