The underground was alive.
Shade stepped into the chamber beneath the city, where the last remnants of the Crimson Vultures still gathered.
They watched him with wary eyes.
Shade didn't hesitate.
He threw Lucian's severed head onto the floor.
Silence.
Then a slow, creeping applause.
Selene emerged from the shadows, smirking. "Oh, Shade." She stepped forward, touching his cheek. "You're ready now."
Shade didn't flinch. "I need power."
Selene's eyes darkened. "For what?"
Shade's voice was hollow.
"To bring her back."
Selene smiled.
And Shade?
He was about to sell what was left of his soul.