River gently placed Katherine on the couch closest to the fireplace in the mansion's large sitting room. He had his gaze fixed on her, as if she would vanish if he looked away.
"You stay still." River heard Cyrus say before he showered them both with a brilliant sapphire glow.
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Cyrus, River, Ashton, and Reagan were staring at the burnt trees that surrounded them in a remote area outside the city of Leimpia. It appeared that a fight had occurred there a few hours before they arrived.
River narrowed his eyes at Cyrus, who had been silent, not hiding his dislike for him in his dark state.
"I can not believe we missed it." Reagan complained.
"Oh, stop talking." Ashton snarled at the shadow dragon, whose eyes instantly transformed into pure black reptile form, and glared murderously at the demon, who grinned deviously.
