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Frexin frowned and stared down at me, brows furrowed as another massive crash sounded from nearby.
My world narrowed to that look and the sound of ancient trees toppling as massive forms came this way.
Frexin turned her attention back to me. "I don't want to, Jaiel, but I think she's going to make me. You know how stubborn she is. I doubt a collar will be enough to break her."
Breathing was hard now, but I forced the words out. "Please."
Another crash sounded and a stone tree came crashing down to my right, exploding against the stone clearing. Rocks and dust sprayed into the air.
From the tree line, giant creatures with glowing red eyes and rotting, oozing skin lumbered toward Frexin and I.
"We are both out of time, Jaiel," she said, voice solemn. "Pray to your Fae saints while you still can. Between that shadow of yours and the mountain wraiths flooding this godless forest, these are your final moments. I'll return to collect the shadow after. Thank you for your service."
I tried to speak, to plead once more.
But no sound came from my lips, and Frexin turned away, jogging to a rope ladder hanging down from the ship. She waved her hand, and the airship's engine roared to life, quickly pulling her out of the reach of the approaching mountain wraiths.
My monster screamed and wailed again as the corrupted Giants approached, but I didn't care.
I couldn't look away from the disappearing ship as cold tears trailed down my checks, and black flames licked and bit at me.
I was too late.
Kaiya was up there — collared and alone. Frustrated. Afraid. Hopeless.
Saints! I should have been at her side. I should have saved her …
At the very least I should have told her —
Told her how wonderful she was.
How brave. How kind.
She was stronger than any twisted relic or Forsaken king. The light in the darkness … my darkness.
My breathing slowed and my thoughts grew murky as the ship disappeared.
I'm sorry … Princess … So fucking sor —
