Page 156 of King of the Forgotten

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“Some acts require eternal retribution.”

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the impossible. A minuscule tear crept down her cheek.

“We don’t deserve this madness,” she whispered.

Serwin switched his gaze to mine. “If this continues, you won’t suffer it much longer.”

“What does that mean?” I growled. “Are you threatening me?”

“Take it for what it is, Astaroth. A message.”

Beneath my seething, I felt that familiar twitch from the realm. Calista was returning. I opened the portal. “I must go.”

Jessandra stayed at my side. “I will go with you.”

“No. It is safer here.”

Her brows pinched, but I didn’t have time nor the knowledge to explain. I had to find out what the realm was hiding from me and sharing with Calista.