Bab 603: A MOTHER’S ROAR

ARIANNE POV

"Tag'arkh," I whispered, my voice hoarse and trembling.

Tag'arkh fiery amber eyes met mine, and though her aura burned fiercely, there was no anger in her gaze. Only resolve. Her flaming hair danced like a living thing, and the faint crackle of her power filled the silence that followed.

"You've endured enough," she said, her voice soft yet commanding, as though daring the very gods to challenge her.

I let out a weak laugh, wincing as it tugged at my broken ribs. "Took you long enough."

She smirked, stepping closer until her warm light washed over me completely, melting away the frost that clung to my lashes and numbed my limbs. The relief was instant, almost overwhelming.

"I had to deal with a few... obstacles," she said, her tone sharp but tinged with guilt. "But I'm here now, and I've brought news to you."