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Author: Eliza Selmer
last update Last Updated: 2022-08-16 20:11:30

[Asher’s POV]

I fought the urge to look back as Leah barely whispered my name. Fuck, this was painful, but if I continued to let this go on, Kelvin would definitely kill her. Keeping my expression blank, I began to reach out, searching for Thia’s familiar energy. I needed to let her know that Leah needed help before I was drug into the void by Kelvin.

At first, I didn’t feel her, but soon I felt the faint traces of her essence.

‘Help her.’ I murmured, being cautious to not use much energy. ‘She’s hurt.’ I continued, sending images of the area and Leah.

That was all I managed before I felt myself getting sucked into oblivion as Kelvin began to take me to wherever my daughter was being held. Once I saw that she was okay, I was going to end this once and for all.

Soon, an all-too familiar throne room came into view. Staggering from the sudden shock of being on solid ground, I watched as Kelvin made his way up to the blood-red throne that sat in the middle of the room.

"Go on." He motione
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