Loren POV
Alex and I broke our kiss at the sound of the first explosion. Fireballs and lightning bolts struck the magical barrier that had been erected around the campus. I could feel the mana in the air violently colliding against each other as they rushed to the fingertips of the casters.
Amedis was here.
Alex and I made our way to the entrance of the tunnels that led to the relic vaults. Alex paused.
“You should get into position,” I reminded him, “Amedis will have his guard down if he thinks I’m alone.”
But Alex still looked reluctant.
“I know that, but it still doesn’t feel right to just leave you like this,” he said painfully.
“You’re not leaving me,” I reassured, “Trust in the plan for what it’s worth.”
Alex kissed me one final time before retreating into the tunnels, leaving me to wait patiently for the Ancient Alpha.
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