Chapter 272

• Hayden
• The hurt and confusion in Mica’s eyes haunted Hayden as his body shuffled through the archdemon’s plans. It was as though he was in a nightmare, where he knew he was dreaming, but unable to change events. This was more vivid; everything was in perfect clarity, and he could choose a handful of his actions, but the demon loitered there, blocking him from doing anything to reveal its presence.
• Hayden couldn’t even speak out loud to himself when alone. No, the demon wouldn’t let that—it was aware that someone could be lingering nearby who might overhear.