Kylie had captivated the boisterous crowd, their fervor swelling into a nationalistic frenzy. While most public relations students would be content with such enraptured faces, the wavy-haired brunette was aware of the imminent storm.
Her gaze steely, Kylie continued, "But there's more. Immortal Skye has also managed to secure some of your family members."
The announcement hit the Immortals like a hammer, cracking the glass house of enthusiasm they had built. Everything they once knew—friends, family, and futures—had vanished, replaced by an ever-present struggle against harsh reality.
Many wished the families had remained dead. After finding peace after their loss, the announcement threatened to rip open the wounds and leave them the only ones without a family.
"Before I reveal who, let me explain how," Kylie began. "At the dawn of the apocalypse, Emperor Lexicon exchanged cultivation techniques with General Payton to locate your family members."
