Chapter 87: The Convergence Approaches
The screams from the pack area below made Liana's heart shatter into pieces. "We have to go back," she said, starting toward the mountain road.
"They need us." "No." Kael grabbed her arm, his touch gentle but strong. "That's exactly what it wants. The moment we leave, the First Shadow escapes."
Through the dimensional crack above them, more shadow things were pouring down like black rain. Each one hit the ground running, racing toward their home with hunger in their empty eyes. "Then our people die while we stand here arguing!" Liana's voice cracked with feeling.
Marcus pressed his hand to his ear, listening to the pack link that still linked him to the territory. His face went pale. "The outer defenses are broken," he reported grimly. "Shadow creatures are inside the private areas.
But..." He paused, surprise flashing across his features. "Elder Mira has taken command." "Mira?" Jace looked shocked. "She's eighty years old!"
