Chapter 105

• When the door swung open, a rush of fire burst forth from the room. Dahlia leaned back instinctively, ducking to avoid the heat, while Javier remained unperturbed, as if he had lived in this hellscape for all eternity.
• "He's beaten down and restrained," Javier stated, holding the door open for her. Dahlia could see nothing but an abyss of darkness inside, but she knew she had to venture further to find Brandon. "I'll be right outside if you need anything," he winked before pushing the door shut behind her.
• The door slammed shut with a resonating thud that echoed against the stone walls. For a fleeting moment, she considered retreating to her room and waiting for Xavier's return, but she couldn't.