We stood frozen where we were because it felt like something bad was going to happen if either of us moved.My heart pounded hard against my ribs and loud in my ears. Instinct took over and I pulled Calla right behind me when the figure ahead turned around and started walking toward us. My mind raved through options of who it could be… ally, enemies, a trap or was it someone sent by Karma to play a game with us or was it someone worse?My hands cured into firm fists. I was ready. If this was another trick, I would stand my ground.Calla's fingers brushed my arm, slightly. “Lucien,” she whispered. “Why would someone help us?”“I don't know,” I murmured back. “But we're about to find out.”The figure moved closer, just enough for me to see well… he had the dark paint on his face and that alone set my nerves on fire.Calla shifted her stance behind me so that she stood beside me. I could feel her uneasiness, even through the bond.“Is this a trick,” she said. “ How is—”“We don't know
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