Chapter 1710 They Will Come for You Next

"The chosen child, of course," Carmila said as she placed fresh fish and chips on the table. "She's to be the River God's bride and will have to spend a night alone by the riverbed. Maybe she got scared." Martin took a drag from his cigarette and waved her off. "Go on, go make a couple more dishes. Enough of your blabbering." Carmina inhaled sharply but turned and left without another word. Wynter caught the implications immediately. She signaled to Dalton to stay put while she went to dig for more information herself. Dalton, however, had his own way of keeping Martin under control. When Martin came over to refill his tea, Dalton made his move. Instantly, Martin froze in place, and his consciousness was locked in the present moment. Dalton was clear-headed. "Come out." The black serpent slithered out reluctantly. "Yes, my lord?" Dalton sounded almost indifferent. "Explain. Why are there traces of my energy here?" The black serpent wasted no time to answer him. "Do you rememb