Chapter 1274

Wyatt's thoughts drifted back from Ayla. She was just a passing figure in his life, someone he'd likely never see again. Those promises were gone, just like that, forgotten in no time. Estelle, however, was still giddy with excitement. "Wyatt, I can't stop smiling. The Felvale Sect is finished! With them gone, the Turner family has lost their backing. From now on, the Mckenzies will reign over Hillsdale!" Her enthusiasm didn't rub off on Wyatt. He gave her a sharp warning. "This whole mess—the slaughter of those tens of thousands of warriors—is too big to blow over quickly. There's more bloodshed coming, and it won't be pretty. "My advice would be to lay low. If your family sticks their neck out now, it could end in disaster. His words hit Estelle like a cold bucket of water. She quickly sobered up. "You're right, Wyatt. I'll let my father know immediately." Right now, Estelle trusted Wyatt implicitly. His insight and instincts had earned her complete faith. After the call, Wyat