Larry’s head rolled, the audience watched, silence filled the air. 

Slowly, Asher turned back and saw Roxanne’s sad expression as she stared at Larry’s body. In a flash , he appeared on Alpha’s Peak, directly beside her.

“Are you dissatisfied with how he died? Would you have preferred I spared him?” Asher asked.

Roxanne shook her head in response. 

“He reaped what he sowed. I’m just a little regretful I couldn’t help him.” Roxanne smiled.

Even her powers couldn’t get rid of the darkness in the hearts of malevolent beings.

“Don’t beat yourself up about it. More importantly… there’s something I need you to tell me.” Asher said, now holding...