Chapter 669

With the fight with Sarah over, Katelina pushed past Micah and up the stairs. The sun had shifted. The shaded area was smaller. She crept past it, braving the light. Ishkur stood near the edge of the building. His armor was dented. Blood ran down one arm and one leg in scarlet streaks.

At least they'd wounded him.

Zander was in front of their enemy, wielding the mace. His shoulders heaved. Brandle stood to his left, his face hard.

But there was no Jorick.

She finally found her fianc¨¦ hunkered down behind the damaged penthouse. His shirt was torn. There was blood on his flushed face, but he met her eyes with a nod, as if to say he was all right.

A breeze swept past, then Verchiel was next to her, crouched down in the shadows. His face and hands were red and blistered. "We've wounded him, but that's it."

So much for them both being out of commission, Katelina thought. Obviously Sarah had told her that to throw her off. The worst part was, it had worked.