Darius’s Pov

I stood in the main hall with Dante while Kayla prepared to make the call. Soraya was sitting on a chair nearby looking pale and tired. The seal on her wrist was glowing so bright I could see it from across the room.

"Are you ready?" I asked Kayla.

"As ready as I will ever be."

"Remember to sound urgent but not panicked. He needs to believe the seal is breaking naturally and we are desperate for his help."

"I know what to do."

Kayla dialed the number and put it on speaker. The phone rang twice before a cold voice answered.

"Report."

"Sir this is Kayla. I...