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Chapter XLVI

Frustrated as he was, Alex had to admit that, for the first time, he and Malachai were on the same page. Knowing this, Alex composed himself and proceeded to catch up with Malachai. “Then I’m coming with you.”

“What?” Malachai retorted. “I don’t want you with me!”

“But you need me. You can’t do this by yourself.”

“You really think I need you?” Malachai snickered. “The Ravennites have gotten along perfectly fine without you here, and especially without the scum that came before you.”

Alex was on the verge of snapping. He was so sick and tired of Malachai’s attitude toward him. “Stop blaming me for what the Morennos did to you. I’m nothing like them!”

Malachai froze again. For a moment, Alex thought he was preparing to start a quarrel with him. However, he saw that Malachai was staring off into the trees like a hawk. “Shut up!” he commanded in a whisper. Alex listened intently. “Someone’s coming!”