Max took a step toward Freya, his claw spreading before her, making her heart freeze in terror. The first thought she had was that this was it. He was going to kill her. She closed her eyes, prepared to accept her ending.
A black vortex opened from his palm.
But instead of taking her life, the treasures all around the chamber flew into the spiral, vanishing as if swallowed by a massive mouth. Gold, gems, and frozen coins ripped free from the ground, rushing past her in glittering streams before disappearing into the darkness.
When she opened her eyes again, she was confused. But then she noticed that even the mist around her was gone. Only the empty white walls remained. Not a single coin of gold was spared.
"Follow me."
