Finally.
Aaron had completely devoured the Primordial realm.
Power surged through him like a roaring river, and he finally stepped into the Absolute rank.
His body thrummed with raw, limitless strength.
The promise of true, overwhelming power filled every fiber of his being, making the air around him tremble.
But just as he began to relish the intoxicating feeling of growing stronger once more, a sharp break in connection hit him like a hammer to the chest.
He lost control of his sanctuary.
He could no longer sense it.
No matter how hard he reached out, the familiar link was gone.
The coordinates had vanished completely. It felt as though the sanctuary no longer existed for him at all.
Aaron's heart slammed against his ribs.
Panic clawed its way up his throat, cold and suffocating.
His family was inside that sanctuary, his wives, his children, everyone he cared about.
He couldn't afford to lose them. Not now. Not ever.
