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“That wasn’t Deruthel’s voice. That was the king,” Dannika said.
Her world blurred and the office walls returned. Her fingers were clamped onto the computer desk as Ferguson gently shook her.
“Riley, what happened?” Ferguson asked.
“Dannika and I were pulled into a vision. The demons have a stable portal. We heard the king’s voice but we couldn’t see him. It’s strange because I could’ve sworn the voice came from our side of the portal.”
“The king has not traversed worlds. We will feel his presence when he comes here,” Ferguson said.
“I know. He is still in the other realm but he is the one to close the portal. Why would he stop his demons from traversing the portal?”
Ferguson sighed. “We know that he only wants the first generation and possibly some foot soldiers. The majority of the demons are sterile and they won’t bring over too many mouths to feed. I’m guessing the demons that were just released, are their pawns. They will be sacrificed first. If it wasn’t for the shadows, I doubt they would’ve bothered.”
“We’re in deep shit, aren’t we?” Riley asked.
“If the king traverses the portal, I doubt we can vanquish him,” Ferguson said honestly.
“Why didn’t he come over now?”
“That’s the question, isn’t it? While they stabilize the portal for the demons, it appears the king is unable to travel... yet.”
Riley stood. “We have to find a way to close the portal.”
They both turned as the hum of the pathway opening vibrated around them. “Colton’s back,” she said. They went to the reception area to meet him.
Black smoke rolled off his shoulders. “There was another breach.”
Riley nodded. “I was with Dannika when it happened.”
Colton turned to Ferguson. “Riley and I will investigate the site. Raine needs you to stay with Dannika while he attends to some clan business. Then he wants you to warn the priestess they are being targeted. She needs to keep her family within the Haitian village. Their wards are the only thing that can protect them.”
Ferguson nodded then dissolved in a split second.
Riley shook her head. “I’ll never get used to how fast he is.”
“His speed is uncanny.” He took her hand. “Are you ready to go to the portal site?”
Riley nodded, but when she took Colton’s hand and their bodies began to dissolve, ice slithered against her skin. The uncomfortable feeling became a blaring alarm as they coalesced in the cave.
