Hecate let out a high-pitched hiss, and the Corrosive Swarm warriors waiting outside immediately flocked behind her.
The Blade-Wing Insectoid warriors drew a sharp breath, glancing cautiously at The Everwake. Before he could even speak, they had already moved to shield him and Evangeline, facing off against The Corrosive Swarm. The air crackled with tension.
The Everwake shot Evangeline a cold look before turning away. His magnificent Feather Wings shimmered with a fluorescent glow.
He swept his gaze coolly over Hecate and said calmly, "The Ferocious Beast was an accident. Return."
With that, he strode on his long legs toward The Hive. The Parasite Swarm was watching greedily; he didn't want a confrontation with Evangeline to give them an opening.
Hecate acted as if she hadn't heard him. Her eyes were fixed on Evangeline, who stood behind The Everwake.
