Seeing it all unfold, Ethan knew Celeste was in trouble. She couldn't reach him in Ethereal, so she must have sought out Lyla—and in doing so, stumbled across Liam. She'd helped resolve the problem, and Ethan realized why: if Liam's explosive power was cut off, Matriarch Whitmore in the Silverwood family's hidden territory would surely capture him alive. As long as Liam wasn't killed, everything would remain under control.
The mark Celeste left on his arm was a message only a few could understand—besides Ethan, only Leo, Victor, and Williams would recognize it. The clue pointed to one place: Shadow Lynx Village, deep in Ravenwood. Celeste wanted to meet him there. As for why she would go to such lengths, Ethan couldn't say.
'Looks like I'll have to make another trip, he thought grimly.'
"Please, Lord Regis—destroy it!" Ethan turned to the old City Lord.
