CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SEVENTY : FLASHBACK 3

Lucian and Hyperion were gone for a few days, most people in the capital had barely noticed their departure. Seraphina counted the days of their absence with patience and she hoped that they return safely.

One evening, while she sat on the porch of the Blackthorn residence, She normally spent her evenings looking out across the capital, seeing the hustle and bustle of the city in the evening had a calming effect on Seraphina. She heard some commotion within the premises, she rushed down to investigate and to her delight she saw Lucian and Hyperion standing before her.

Lucian led the way, his piercing blue eyes filled with determination. Beside him was Hyperion, the two men had a look of exhaustionon their faces but more importantly, Seraphina could feel a sense of dread coming from them and she knew that they had discovered the worst.

"Seraphina," Lucian greeted with a nod, his voice carrying a peculiar exhaustion and weariness.

Seraphina walked towards them, concern etching her featur