Chapter 47 Narrow Escape

"Tia!" Aaron's voice shook as he frantically checked her for injuries. Tia's arm felt like it was in a vice grip. "I'm okay... I'm not hurt!" she said, trying to signal to Aaron to take a breath and calm down. Aaron was panting, his eyes scanning Tia's face until he saw a small cut on her cheek. He touched it gently. Wincing, Tia pulled back a little. A chill of danger seemed to radiate from Aaron as his eyes turned icy. Xander cast a worried glance at Beckett, who was curled up on the ground in agony. This was probably just the beginning of the pain to come. Aaron called out while steadying Tia on her feet, "Xander, get Tia out of here." Xander took Tia's hand. "Come on, we've got to go." "Caius..." Tia's voice trailed off as she was still concerned. "Go with Xander," Aaron urged, giving her a look that was meant to comfort her. Tia followed Xander out of the castle to where Aaron's crew was waiting. A scream echoed from the castle, making Tia flinch. Xander had brought