Silence hung over the line as Aren lowered his phone. For a second, he just stood there, thumb still hovering over the edge as he considered what to say—whether to take it back or not.
"Send me the address," he said finally. "I'll be there."
A white lie, but one he had to make.
Stella's voice came from the other side, confirming. "Okay, come quick. Things are about to get really ugly."
"Alright."
With that being said, the line had gone silent and the weight of it settled within his chest. Aren exhaled through his nose before sliding the phone back into his pocket.
Aren glanced over at Eveline, surmising from her face that she probably got the exact same news as him.
Without a word to each other, Eveline dispelled her Domain, bringing back the same abandoned building they were just at. However, this time, loud sirens could be heard from below where there were none before.
Aren quickly stepped forward and leaned over the balcony, eyes widening as he saw the sight.
