Adrian's Plan [2]

The eerie stillness of Evangeline's domain clung to the air as Adrian walked through the thick, shadow-filled landscape. His mind was racing, calculating every possible move they could make while keeping a close eye on the remaining abominations and Evangeline herself.

'Not long now,' he thought, clenching his fist in his pocket. Aurelius's life was at stake, and even though Evangeline's methods were twisted, Adrian knew they needed her to finish stabilizing him. Without it, Aurelius's illness would consume him sooner rather than later. That's right, this would serve as blessing in disguise for Aurelius, a part of his hidden plot armor.

But there was more at play here.