Chapter 53 Coalition Of Evil

• The abandoned stronghold reeked of decay and forgotten violence, its cracked stone walls weeping moisture that had pooled in dark corners for decades. Torches mounted in rusted sconces cast dancing shadows across the chamber, their flames sputtering as though the very air fought against their light. Chad's boots echoed against the uneven floor as he paced, each step betraying the restless fury that had consumed him since Bobby's rejection.
• "Where the hell are they?" Tolvar snarled within his mind, the wolf's agitation matching his own. "I'm tired of waiting around like some desperate fool."
• Chad's jaw clenched. "We need them. You know we can't do this alone."