Chapter 144: The Beast Within

Caitlin's lips trembled, her tongue nervously tracing the outline of her lower lip before she bit down lightly. "Tell us more about Zendedari," she demanded, her voice a mixture of caution and determination. "Prove that you’ve known him and that you’re truly his allies." Kendalf’s gaze never wavered, his voice as smooth and compelling as ever. "Zendedari is Enoch's brother, lost to us for seven years. We searched for him, believing he had perished. We sought his body. Enoch, Barry, and I share a unique bond with him—we’ve all exchanged blood. It should have allowed us to communicate telepathically. But when none of us could feel his presence, we were convinced he was dead." Caitlin inhaled deeply, attempting to steady her racing heart. These men—these supernatural beings—were powerful, each one emanating a dangerous aura. Yet Kendalf, despite his appearance that might belong to a prince of shadows, seemed sincere. Still, his words fanned the already simmering rage in Zendedari, whose