"What's going on here? Why have all of you returned?" Raidan's voice echoed through the corridor. The warriors stepped aside, bowing their heads as he passed, Mabel walking closely at his side.
They both halted in their tracks at the sight of the lifeless woman sprawled across the floor.
Casaio stepped forward and quickly recounted the entire incident to them.
Mabel's gaze shifted from Amelie to Gabriel with a grim expression.
"Remove the body," Raidan ordered coldly. Then, his sharp eyes turned to his sons. "You three, follow me."
Without another word, he turned and walked away, expecting them to obey.
"I'll take Amelie to her room," Katelyn offered softly, stepping toward Gabriel.
"No," Gabriel said firmly, refusing her without a glance. He walked over to Amelie, gently took her hand in his, and led her away himself.
"I feel so weak. I can't fight anyone," Amelie said.
