Pale faces.
That was what the bloodied participants wore as they looked at Azriel and Caleus in horror, imagining the two of them about to fight.
Caleus's eyes were just as wide as theirs, though for an entirely different reason. He was not angry.
He was shocked.
Then, in a tone full of disbelief, he said,
"Jasmine has been kidnapped? Why the fuck did you not lead with that!? How could that have happened!?"
Azriel's lips twitched.
"Celestina has also been kidnapped."
"Who the fuck cares about Celestina? She's useless! As are you! How could the both of you let that happen when you were with Jasmine!?"
"Have you forgotten which one of us is holding your spear?"
Caleus clicked his tongue, looking both furious and frustrated.
"We need to get her back."
"You don't fucking say. What the hell do you think I'm doing here? I already know where they are. I just need Lioren."
