Gregory pulled the boys aside, away from the group, his expression tight and uneasy.
Ezrik didn't bother to hide his irritation. His sharp gaze flicked between Gregory's hands and his holster, like he was waiting for the man to pull out a gun at any second.
Evren, meanwhile, just looked curious, wondering why Gregory seemed so intent on protecting them.
"What are you two doing here?" Gregory asked, his tone low but firm.
Evren scratched the back of his neck. "We accidentally went through a Spectral Gate. We didn't exactly plan to end up here."
Gregory raised a brow. "Accidentally?" He gave a short, disbelieving scoff. "Is Willow here too?"
"Yes," Evren replied quickly. "But she fell into the underground forest. Though, she's with a friend. She's safe."
Gregory exhaled, the tension in his shoulders easing just a little. "Good." He nodded slowly. "We're heading to the conductor soon. You can come with us and use the crystals to get out."
