Chapter 111: He's a coward

Apollo chuckled softly. "Let's just say your father and I go back a long way. Unfortunately, he's a coward—he never accomplishes anything worthwhile. Unlike me, who intends to shape the future."

His cold eyes slid toward Elias, who was leaning heavily against Hazel's side. "Your friend is persistent, I'll give him that, but he's no match for me. Now be a good girl and step away from him, or I'll kill him outright."

Elias bared his teeth, even as blood loss made his vision waver. "Hazel, don't listen—"

"Elias, hush!" Hazel pleaded. She could see his injuries were too severe for him to keep fighting. "You can't push yourself any further."