Chapter 113

ANDRES The fiery thread struck me with the force of a dagger, piercing my chest. Czer's voice, untamed and primal, resonated within my thoughts. ‘Andres… She's there… Simon. He has taken her.” His voice shook, urgent and terrified. ‘She’s chained for a ritual, he's gonna sacrifice her! He cannot succeed… You must—’ The vibration of his words was juggling in my thoughts. He was growling, roaring around in an ache that felt as though someone was slowly tearing our hearts. I barely registered the rest before my feet hit the ground. My hands shook, not from fear, but from controlled rage. ‘Czer,’ I hissed, ‘Where is she? Lead me to her!’ ‘I don't know!’ He snarled out. ‘She faded, even before I could understand more! Find her, Andres!’ ‘Damn it!’ I cursed out. ‘Not even a slight bit, Czer? I need her location!’ He calmed down for a moment, and then growled again. ‘Let me try!’ And he again disappeared into the hollow of my mind… After a while he returned, almost hitting the surface with fo