Owyn's mind refused to believe that Arc was dying as he sped through the sewers, his body crouched protectively over her as he looked for a way out. He had no idea how deep underground they were, and he knew from hunting how little time it took for beings to bleed to death when an artery was cut. He had to hurry.
"Wait!" Steven shouted at his back.
Without the stress of combat, he was able to boost his speed, and very quickly, he left the gang leader behind as he sped through the tunnels, shoving aside the spark of guilt at abandoning Raven's rescue as desperation clouded his mind. Every heartbeat counted as Arc's life drained.
And then he saw it. A shaft of light from above that looked nothing like the lights of the sewers. Turning his steps, he sped for the light, only for a net of thick ropes to suddenly rise and entangle him as he burst into the room.
