Echoes of Vengeance

Two hours later, Seraphine received a call from Silas. Lucius's men were caught, but Lucius had fled.

Seraphine helped Cleo to the dim basement, where more than a dozen men were kneeling in rows. Each of them had a paper bag covering their head.

Since Lucius did not personally harm Cleo, Lucius didn't need to be present for Cleo to overcome her trauma.

Cleo walked tremblingly toward the captured