Lara gasped as the tall man, who emerged from the flash of light, strode towards them followed by a girl. He was as fast as a strike of lightning. A blazing trail was left in his wake when he went to stand right in front of them. Dressed in all gold, he was like a thick shadow.
"Father!" Taiyi got up and bowed to him, along with Marcus and Lara.
The sky above them glittered brighter. Small sparks of lights broke free and showered down onto the palace, as if welcoming their king.
Izo's eyes met with that of Lara's, as she raised her head and his lips curled up. A shiver of unease prickled the nape of her neck when their gazes locked.