Chapter 53

• As quickly as possible, he dashed back to the lobby, only to find the elevator had been sabotaged by the intruders. He had to prompt the reception to manually control the elevator, simultaneously directing them to inspect the wiring in the garage.
• Ruben's eyebrow arched, registering the extent of Cain's injuries for the first time. They had both been too engrossed with Cielo's situation, attempting to comprehend what had transpired, that neither had taken the time to assess the other's wounds. Ruben bore deep gashes across his chest, neck, and abdomen, but they were minor given his resilience. Conversely, Cain was riddled with severe wounds, the cuts on his face still open, albeit no longer bleeding. He could sense her blood and its scent. Silently, he offered his gratitude to the goddess that the beast hadn't managed to bite her.
• Drawing in a deep breath, Ruben asked, "And how did you explain...well this," motioning towards Cain.