Eijar was extremely hesitant to meet Isiah's gaze. She crawled slowly back inside the bedroom, every movement heavy with fear.
She knew with absolute certainty that Isiah would tear her apart if things went wrong.
His drastic personality shift was terrifying to comprehend. She was the one who had guided him through the abyss of the world beyond, the one who had answered his every question, and the one who had stood silently by his side while his soul was shattered into a million sharp pieces.
She slithered into the room in complete silence. Isiah felt her presence immediately, turning his head slowly to fix her with an empty stare.
"Where is she?" Isiah demanded, his voice dangerously low. "I can't feel her anywhere."
Eijar had assumed Isiah was entirely oblivious to their surroundings, but he had been paying attention all along. The moment he sent her to summon Ethyl, he had reached out with his senses to locate the girl's divine signature, only to find a complete void.
