Atticus and Aurora streaked through the air, their figures covered in searing flames that seemed to increase in intensity as they moved.
They resembled shooting stars streaking through the sky, heading directly towards the city gates.
An intense gust of wind suddenly spread out across the area, dispersing the steamy air that had engulfed it.
Spineus's intense gaze snapped towards the north, narrowing as it settled on Atticus's retreating figure.
His next orders were instant: "Do not let him escape."
Spineus wasn't loud; in fact, even though Atticus was currently moving towards the city gates about to escape, Spineus's demeanor remained calm.
It was as though he didn't care, which was baffling considering the whole reason they were there was because of Atticus.
His words were low, but to the warriors of the Ossara family gathered in the area, it might as well have been spoken with a loudspeaker.
