The creature stared at Sera. Its pale eyes never blinked. Around them, the chamber had become unnaturally still. The Council soldiers no longer fired. Kael's hand remained against the disabled weapon. Nysera stood several steps away from Husen, her eyes fixed on the creature. Verek kept one hand near Listener's shoulder, ready to restrain him if he moved. And Listener simply watched Sera. For once, there was no smile on his face.The creature slowly moved his hand forward. Water rippled around his arm. Sera didn't move. Husen immediately shifted in front of her. The creature stopped.Its eyes moved at husen. "Move," it said.Husen's expression hardened. "No."The creature looked at him. Something almost resembling recognition appeared in its eyes. Then it looked past him.At Sera."She belongs..." Its voice cracked "...to the blood."Sera's fingers tightened. "What does that mean?"Listener answered. "It means you were never simply carrying Crimson Blood."Sera turned toward him. "The
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