He was staring at me through the lifeless portal of his eyes.
My vision turned slightly blurred.
He didn't deserve this!
How could they be so stonehearted to give one of their own such cruel death?
How could someone be so evil?
I might not know Darius so well but in a short span, I understand how loyal and genuine soldier he was. He was loyal to Acera after all this time. He was willing to help me save my sister while he knew it could be dangerous. And now he lost his life to save… my sister.
I will not let his death go in vain. I will not.
In a flash, I saw red and ran towards the two cloaked figures and leaped on the one who slit open Ashley's wrist using a pocket-sized knife.
They were so engrossed in their work to see me coming. I tackled him and bit him on the shoulder. A scream echoed in the night filled with pain.
At the same, the cloak shifted to give me a glimpse of the person's identity.
