Chapter 98

"We're at the end of the road. Kevin, you've done more than enough." Owen reached out with his one good hand and patted Kevin's shoulder. "Leave the rest to me." Then, he pressed his back against the wall and slowly pushed himself to his feet. His gaze lifted to meet the towering black beast before them. The oppressive energy radiating from it made it obvious that that was the leader. The beast loomed over the two battered men, its gaze heavy with disdain. "Owen…" Kevin's voice was weak, and he tried to reach for him but caught nothing. Owen's left arm had been shattered, leaving nothing for Kevin to hold onto. "Owen, what are you doing? You promised me. You said we'd do this together…" Owen didn't respond. He drew in a deep breath to compose himself. Then, he began limping toward the rift lord. "Owen! Get back here!" Kevin yelled. "Kevin, you have to live on. Liora can't hold it together without you," Owen said, touching the stump of his broken arm. "Owen! Damn it! Don't you