The announcement hit the gathering like a thunderbolt.
Kirk's expression turned lethal as his eyes swept across the crowded hall, searching desperately for one particular face. When he came up empty, his jaw clenched with murderous intent.
"Dynasty!" His roar shattered the festive atmosphere. "Where the hell is Dynasty?"
Kimi's blood turned to ice. She spun around frantically, scanning every corner of the room. Her brother was nowhere to be found.
Her fingers trembled as she pulled out her phone and dialed his number. The call went straight to voicemail.
"What if they already have Dynasty?" Terror crept into her voice as the worst possibilities flooded her mind.
The memory of official wizards beating her brother bloody during his last rescue attempt made her stomach churn with dread.
"We strike first before they can unleash their full power," Beta Zed growled at Kirk, his warrior instincts taking over.
Kirk's answering snarl was pure predator as he stormed from the hall.
