Chapter 242. Carbon Fiber

Valen’s POV

Thaines brushed the rubble off Theo’s body as the cloud of dust around them slowly cleared. Footsteps of the emancipated clergy pattered behind us. I held up a hand to stop them from drawing closer. Alarmed, they muttered some prayer and made the holy sign across their bodies, watching the scene.

“Damn. How bad is it?” I growled, fixing my eyes on my roguishly lightheaded brother, on guard if he decided to attack anyone else.

“Alpha,” Theo gaped and gasped. He struggled to swallow and stuttered his speech, “I appreciate all you’ve done.” His voice wavered. “We had some good times.”

“What are you doing?” Devin asked angrily, jolting up to stand and looking down at the Gamma’s supine body.

“I’m dying,” Theo choked out and sucked in a shuddering breath. “M-my soul—”

Devin shrugged dismissively and growled, “It was a blank blast. Quit it, Theo!”

Highly annoyed, the guys hissed their teeth and cleared the wall. I roll