Chapter 56

The answer hadn't formed on Brielle's mouth when a part of the bark gave way, uncovering a hollowness on the tree. Talin disappeared inside, swallowed by the darkness. It hasn't been a few seconds when the defender came out again, the alarm unmistakable on her eyes. "Mei is missing," she said.

Xander came to life, like a motor supplied by oil. "What do you mean she's missing?" he said, sounding equally panicked. He dashed to the hole that Talin was departing and poked his head inside.

"You...