They were part of it. The administrator. The town officials. The very people he'd thought were victims. They'd been complicit all along.
Thousands of innocent civilians had died because of them. All for whatever gain stood to make from this secret operation. And now they also wanted to make a move on him and Elara? They wanted to silence both of them?
Finn stood up.
His body trembled visibly in protest. His magic reserves were nearly depleted. Every single movement sent fresh waves of agony through his entire body.
But he didn't care.
Another chance had presented itself again.
Greaves noticed Finn looking at him. Noticed the dead-eyed expression on the young man's face. And he went pale.
"Guards—"
Finn moved.
