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EPILOGUE
The general returned to the cavern with Halak. The wolf clan was gone and his army had moved to a new location. He always had his backup plans in place. The shadows had proven far more adaptable than any species before them and Riley had severed their connection to all worlds.
He had considered staying in the human realm. He had even planned for it but he hadn’t decided if this was to be his last conquest. The crafty female had taken away his options and he would ensure she paid for her actions.
Halak kicked one of the dead jackals. “It was fortunate that Ashkara sent that last contingent of sicklings. We lost a few of the first generation in the battle. We can’t afford to lose anymore.”
Deruthel surveyed the dead. “I redirected them to our new home. I need time to assess the damage and put my plans in place for a sustainable ecosystem.
Halak growled. “It’s over then. We are stuck here for all time?”
Deruthel nodded. “Yes.”
Halak turned as the portal glowed with a small orange light. It was the size of a dime. “What is that?”
Deruthel sighed. “That is the final severing. Riley cut the thread between worlds, but severing is like an elastic band. The thread is pulled tighter until it snaps. The recoil sends the thread back to the world where the severing occurred. That is the thread returning to this world. When the light dies, it is gone forever.”
“I cannot believe a female has trapped us here,” Halak said.
“The king should have known she would never accept him. I knew not to trust her, but he has lost touch with the duplicitous nature of otherworld females...” he grabbed his head and focused on the small orange light. “No!”
Deruthel dropped to the ground, thrashing around before his chest arced in the air and he went slack.
Halak rushed to his side. “Deruthel!”
Deruthel’s eyes opened. They blazed with amber fire. “You will no longer refer to me with my traitorous son’s name.”
Halak backed away. “Ashkara.”
