“Impressive, orphan. I must commend you. You truly are much stronger than I anticipated,” Morlana teased, emerging from the castle atop Doragon’s shoulder. Kara’s eyes widened fearfully at the sight of her tormentor. In Dain’s eyes, Kara was fearless, yet that was tested when he watched her take the slightest of steps away from Morlana’s encroaching presence. “Yes, orphan. That’s it. Let me see that fear in your eyes again.”
“I’ll give you one last chance, Dorian. Join me and take your rightful place at my side or die with your friends,” the Baron offered, giving his ultimatum.
“Dorian, what’s he talking about?” Dain asked.
Dorian’s gaze dropped toward the ground. He clenched his hand so hard it hurt. This was the end, he thought. He thought about how far they had come and all the loved
