Chapter 207

'WOW,' SAID KASSIE FROM BESIDE Ignatius and me, breaking the silence.

I nodded then grimaced and wiped the splattered blood from my face. 'Ewww.'

No one moved at first, the silence feeling shockingly loud after all the commotion and I couldn't help looking at the body of the Nyjen, lying against a wall. Then the other Nyjens moved to the body and everyone else politely ignored them while we moved through to the next chamber at Loi's suggestion. Sito and the griffons stayed behind to dine on the creature's remains and I felt Sian's energy ring out when she healed Daron's arm. Reminded of that, I joined Leseach on her rounds to see who else needed healing.

The men around me still appeared tense and when Ignatius appeared at my side I softly asked, 'Is there still a threat?'

The soldiers and allies all cast suspicious looks into the alcoves and entrances while we walked to the next cave.