Damien had finally achieved what he set out to do. After countless battles, he stood alone in the aftermath of the carnage he'd created in the forest area, his heart steady, and his breathing calm.
His new summon, a Shadowfang Wyvern of fearsome strength, had been added to his arsenal, but not one would knew about it. Only Cerbe and Fenrir knew of its existence. Even Aquila and Luton has no idea what Damien had just achieved because he'd left them to protect Arielle and the others.
The Shadowfang Wyvern had submitted to Damien only after seeing the dominance of his other summons and recognizing Damien's strength as a master.
It was now bound to him by the (Pact of Summons), its power ready to be unleashed whenever Damien saw fit.
However, Damien wasn't ready to reveal this new ally—not to Arielle, not to anyone. Secrets had their own power, and this was one he intended to keep.