Chapter 54 The Battle Begins

• Darius
• The moonlight was faint, an ominous promise of what was to come tonight, but my thoughts were only of Jade when I woke up. My hand instinctively reached out for her, only to find cold sheets. She wasn’t there.
• I sighed, sitting up and rubbing my face. Through our bond, I could feel her emotions—a mix of fear and sorrow. Her voice reached me through the mindlink, soft but firm. “I’ll see you later, Darius.” That was all she said. She didn’t want to say goodbye, and I didn’t push her.