Bab 524: Chapter 524: Revealing The Node

The veil refused to part. It was enough to shake me out of the grip of my grandmother's power. I pounded one fist against the rock, fury replacing control.

The veil was still blocked.

Syd, Sassafras sent, paw on my shoulder as Avenesequoia crowded close. I turned, eyes roving over the fight we'd left behind, the sight of my grandfather leading his soldiers against his own granddaughter and Sekaniphestat, knowing he and his small group of rebels, no matter the backup he brought, didn't stand a chance.

Couldn't be my problem. Not with a group of Guards detaching from the rest to come after us with Meira in the lead. I had to break through the veil.

Had to.

Sass, what do I do? Desperation shifted my focus to the steady presence of my demon Persian.

Open the veil, he sent.

Smartass cat. This was no time for being facetious.