The woodland around us appeared to change and the air was thick with energy before I could urge him more.
The chandelier pulsed fast, its light lighting the area as shadows moved around us.
"What is happening? My voice shook as I asked.
Luca tensed in stance and intensified his grey gaze. We are not alone ourselves.
From the shadows sprung a silver-clad man whose presence exuded mystery and might.
"Who are you? "Stepping in front of Luca, I insisted.
The guy gave a weak grin with mild yet forceful voice. I look after the link. And you arrived looking for solutions.
With fluid and careful motions, the guardian pointed towards the altar.
"Although the relationship is strong, its basis is brittle. You have to face the facts you most dread if you are to save it.
"What facts? "Luca questioned, his tone cutting.
The guardian turned to face him, their face inscrutable. "The truth Alpha, of your past. And the decisions you took leading here.