Chapter 407: Fangs of the Inevitable
Orion didn't hesitate.
He gave a single sharp nod, jaw set, eyes burning with restrained urgency. "I know, shorty."
Sophia paused and gave him a look. "What?"
"I'll explain later," he told her.
Sophia looked around and noticed it was just the both of them there.
"Where's everyone?" she asked him.
"I instructed them to move ahead of us," he told her.
Sophia blinked at him. "Really?" she asked, eyes wide in shock.
"Yes, shorty, and before you ask me more questions, we need to move," he told her.
Sophia nodded once just as Orion extended his hand.
She took it, fingers curling tightly around his as he pulled her upright. The world tilted briefly. Her vision swayed, and her knees threatened to betray her.
She wobbled, but Orion caught her instantly, steady hands anchoring her at the waist. "Easy," he murmured. His gaze sharpened. "Are you sure you can continue?"
