The guardian spirit (2)

After carefully setting Ophelia down on the bed, Nikolai threw his cloak to the floor and sat down next to her, gently pushing her hair away from her face.

With concern flashing through his eyes, he lightly touched the center of her forehead, the spot where the sunstone had previously adhered, with his thumb. The way she abruptly shoved him away nearly gave him a heart attack.

He had killed Esteban but only injured Rodion, who was much faster than he looked.

Nikolai was baffled. What was the true goal of resurrecting the sun goddess? Nothing seemed to make sense. At least not just yet. He was going to find out Esteban's true goal. But it was over for the time being. Given that he had the stone, his wife was safe.

"Those who harm my FireStorm have no right to live." He trailed off, dragging his fingers down to her cheek.

"Hmm..." Ophelia let out a feeble moan, her eyelashes quivering lightly.