Bab 179: Chapter 181

Not too far behind his bride, Acat heard her shrill cry and cursed himself not only for not keeping a closer eye on her, but also because maybe had he finally revealed the truth to Carlie, they could have talked instead of her running. He'd hoped that after her erotic response in the bath, she would finally trust them, or at least not attempt to flee. How wrong of him.

She not only fled while he and Chaob argued over what they should do next, she fled deep into the heart of the ruins where old magic held sway, and where things best kept hidden lived.