Chapter 38 - Cured?

With Elora gone, the remaining three individuals gazed upon the basement door with various emotions.

Erik's amber eyes flickered with curiosity, Emma's mixed eyes mirrored a blend of exhaustion and anxiety, while Seraphina's crimson eyes conveyed a sense of deep concern.

Since Emma could barely keep herself upright, Erik decided to take her into a princess carry as he began walking down the stone stairs into the dimly lit, silent basement that had only moments ago echoed with agonising screams.

The air hung heavy with remnants of the dark energy by which Emily had tortured Liam.

When they reached the bottom and looked at the scene before them, they saw a barely recognisable clump of flesh that likely used to be Liam. Next to that stood Emily, her black hair now matching her eyes, as the corrupted red had disappeared.

It appeared as if Emily was staring into nothingness with tears in her eyes.