41JusticeJust seconds before the lightning hit, and Tazia had been smashed against the wall of the cavern by its force, Soren slid down the last few feet of the cave entrance.
Billy’s mojo had transported him to the hillside minutes before the angel had shifted his own location to the Advocate’s hiding place. The burn from the angel’s icy touch to Soren’s forehead still smarted.
Until a moment ago he’d stayed hidden, crouching behind a large rock outside, watching as Bello’s goons escorted Tazia to the cave, and she’d dropped down into the darkness. It was all he could do not to leap to her aid. He so badly wanted to stop her disappearing, wanted to pull her into his arms and lead her to safety, but he couldn’t.
Conn had been very clear: the Abbot had to be human for their plan to work.
