9. Wyrm RoadsNox stepped toward the ancient undain and kneeled. “My Lord Charis. As instructed, I've brought you the witch from our world. I've brought you the heir of Ilminion.”
The undain sent a white light above his head, illuminating the scene with a harsh glow. The branches of the trees loomed over them as if leaning in to listen. Distantly, Cait was aware of Bethany screaming. She'd walked into Nox's trap after all. He'd manipulated her, brought her to this palace and summoned the undain to come and take her. How could she have been so stupid?
But Charis was shaking his head, looking down at Nox with indifference, apparently able to see him despite his opaque eyes. “Still playing your games, Lord Albion? Do you think you can manipulate me? That you can buy your way back into the Ki
