RUMBLE…RUMBLE…RUMBLE…
With each flash of lightning, the room was illuminated once again, revealing Aldric's true intentions.
Erica could only stand by and watch as the only person who had given her a chance to work now faced death at the hands of her long-time superior, whom she had always trusted.
There was nothing she could do. The noise-cancelling barrier had two layers: an inner layer surrounding Ophelia and Aldric, and an outer layer that extended from outside the door.
Erica could sense the energy disturbances coming from Aldric, but he made no sound with each step he took.
The darkness beyond the barrier seemed impenetrable.
CRACK…
Aldric approached Lady Ophelia's bed with slow, deliberate steps. In his hand, he held a dagger that seemed to pulse with an eerie, dark energy.
"You've been a thorn in our side for far too long, Ophelia, the Demonic Order sends its regards."
