Well, the fight came out of nowhere, and Liam's heart was already pounding before he even knew what was happening.
High General Succubus V stood there staring right at him.
For a split second her eyes narrowed, and Liam could almost see the thoughts running through her head.
Just what kind of legendary luck do I have? she thought. I just met the chosen one again in the middle of the wilderness.
Then her gaze shifted to Beatrix and her expression turned sharper.
Even the traitor's daughter is here. I can only imagine the queen's reaction when I take you both back to her.
Beatrix's voice cut through the tension. "Guys! Buy me some time! I think I can find a way for us to run!"
Liam's heart hammered hard at her words. He hesitated for a moment, his mind racing.
Run? Just leave her? No way. He shook his head quickly and shouted at the other two girls.
"Olivia! Pyra! You two hit her from a distance! I'll take her attention!" he called out.
