Chapter Thirteen

He'd revealed a glimpse of his true form. Only his golden, glowing eyes. But, that had been sufficient enough to scare Galene's assailant away. Stralath didn't regret the decision. The knife in the bastard's hand had sat too close to her skin. 

He glanced at Galene as they walked towards the alley exit. He took his time and asked once more to see her head. The NIRL vehicle was not parked in the street—he'd followed her on foot. Luckily, Cleona drove their transport to the restaurant, and he needed to buy time. Cleona had used the Gamneda to look up the restaurant owner's name and background, which helped with Galene's interrogation. 

"We're almost there." His teammate's words rang in his head. 

"I'll call the police." He pulled