Chapter 123: A Quick Rescue

Lyra winded her eyes in shock.

Alek was brought away by the guards a few hours ago. Why did he end up here in the garden?

And why did they put a snake on his body?

The snake wrapped its body around Alek and tightened its grip, its coils constricting around him like a living prison.

The serpent's scales were cool and smooth against his skin, sending chills down his spine.

Alek gasped for breath, hi