Chapter 21: Spies and Ominous Message
Lyraeus’ POV:
I turned to see Ryker emerging from the shadows, his expression was serious. He glanced at Aria, then back to me, his gaze full of urgency.
“What is it, Ryder?” I asked, helping Aria stand upright.
“We’ve got an unexpected visitor,” he said. “It’s Akita, Kael’s friend and ally.”
Akita’s arrival couldn’t be a coincidence. I nodded at Ryker and turned to shocked and confused Aria. “We need to strategize. Let’s head back to the camp.”
As we walked, the air was thick with unspoken tension. Aria stayed close, her presence a constant reminder of the emotions I was trying to suppress. When we reached the camp, Akita was waiting, his eyes sharp and calculating.
“Lyraeus,” he greeted me with a nod. “We need to talk.”
“What’s happened?”
