Chapter 145

John left the room completely distressed by the news. As he turned the corner, he found Thomas Sallow waiting for him. The commander walked toward him, feeling his heart tighten, images of him burning the bracelet in the fire replaying in his mind like a curse. He was the commander of the island and had made a terrible mistake.

Thomas walked up to him, and before John could collapse, he caught him. Sallow led him to a door, and they both entered one of the castle’s many rooms. The commander sat in an armchair, and Sallow closed the door before turning to face him. John stared at his own hands in silence.

Sallow took a deep breath and approached the commander slowly.

“John?”

There was no response, not even a glance at the other man.

“Dimitri is not dead. His soul was taken by Ashikar. John, I spoke with Evy, and if Helena learns to use her powers correctly, we can bring Dimitri back. His heart still beats. We can do this, as long as the princess learn