Chapter 61: Revenge is Mine

Xilon flew into the rumbling gas clouds to conceal himself from the Tryns. Irritation snapped along his veins. He hated hiding, but he'd rather hunt for Ash's remains without Tryns poking at him.

Smoke curled from the forest below while embers glowed in the wreckage.

Now that nearly all the trees had been demolished, Xilon could land without ripping down the forest.

"Jemna kerzob yomon, Ash," he said aloud. I'm so sorry, Ash.

The scent of wood smoke and charred animals choked the air. He'd never be able to pick up her smell like this. Still, he dragged his talons through the smoldering rubble. He moved a few feet deeper into the woods, stirring up debris and hoping against hope to find her alive.

Thunder rumbled in the distance. He could take Taurian's blood and ride a lightning bolt to see if it changed him as it had his brother. His people needed this. If it worked, others could teleport to Earth and seek shelter there away from the Tryns. Find mates and continue their race.