“Light burst behind him, then blinked out, leaving splotches of color dancing before his eyes. He blinked his eyes as they adjusted and drew in a familiar scent.“I’ll take that,” Alex said softly, holding out his hand.“The sword or the rock?”“Don’t be an ass, now. We have Gabriella and that demon you brought among us.”Guntram held the orb away from his chest.Alex grabbed it with his free hand and gave it immediately to one of his men. “The sword?”Guntram dropped it beside him.Alex slid something... from his pocket and held it in front of Guntram’s face. A linked silver chain. “Just until you’re out of my territory. A precaution, you understand.”Guntram scanned the room for Gabriella and found her standing beside Marduk, two spots of furious color on her cheeks. Both wore similar collars. “Alex …” she said, her tone low and deadly.“Sorry, love. You’ll remember whose foolish action started your little adventure. I just want to make sure that you arrive back in Wolfen territory without incident.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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