The woman stood at the center of the ancient city.
No one moved.
Even the people surrounding them had fallen silent.
Caelan stared at her with an expression Lucien had never seen on his face before.
Fear.
"Mother..."
The woman slowly turned toward him.
"You finally brought them."
Caelan swallowed.
"I didn't know you were awake."
She smiled.
"That is because...