Chapter 85

• "What do you mean, you will not help me?" Ash's voice was a low growl, resonating off the cold stone of Council Hall. "You are a child. He does not deserve this."
• Elder Theon Vale's smile was narrow, a predator's smile. "He is a rogue's cub. A stray. He is a tool. You know what happens to tools that are no longer useful, Ash. They break."
• "You are insane," Zane growled, his usual joking personality nowhere to be found. His fists were tight at his sides. "We need to reach Darius's domain. Rhea is there. Lucien is there. Both of them are in danger."