Wood knelt on the cold floor with his head bowed like a criminal awaiting what felt like an inevitable judgment. Calvin, deep in contemplation, stood by the window, his gaze focused on the outside world. The weight of the situation lingered in the air, and both father and son were caught in a moment of silent tension.
Each moment had a large impact on Wood's mind, he was praying silently for the inevitable to change as if prayer could rewind time, he knew that was impossible for even the strongest mage, but he was hoping the two invisible men failed and were even killed by Tiffany.
As the guard arrived with news from the James family, Wood couldn't contain his anxiety. He rushed towards the guard, "Is she okay? What happened?"