The Serpents Stand

Elara really was nearby.

When she looked up and saw Thalassa's signal flare shoot up into the night sky, a faint, warm smile appeared on the blood-splattered beauty's face under the moonlight.

At that moment, the giant Andi, all battered and bruised, crawled over, trying to snuggle up to her for comfort, looking totally pitiful.

Elara shot a cold glance past Andi to the people behind it. "Take the