Chapter 118 “WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE RAN!?” Warlord’s voice thundered through the receiver, the raw, localized power of the Warlord’s roar vibrating so fiercely it threatened to crack the phone's speaker. The moment Duncan, Calliope, and Malakor realized Arden had fled the palace to protect the Fae Kingdom from the impending dragon onslaught, Malakor had immediately called Warlord. There was no time to sugarcoat the devastation. “She ran to protect the innocents of this kingdom,” Malakor explained, his own voice tight with a mixture of panic and exhaustion. “In her mind, she believes that if she isn't here, Saphira won't have a reason to attack.” After realizing her room was empty, Malakor's phone had buzzed in his palm with a text message from Arden. He stared down at the glowing screen,

