Bel let his body wake slowly, trying not to draw attention to himself. Lugus’ attention was riveted on Luci, as the poor Familiar was battered against a wall, crashing to the floor below it in seconds. Bel turned his head slowly, he could feel his consciousness flickering in and out. There wasn’t enough of him left to sustain him for long, and he was reaching for Emma’s presence, but when he found her, a pained cry wrenched from his throat. What had happened when he had withdrawn? This was not how this was supposed to go! Unfortunately, his groan attracted his brother’s attention.
“Ah Bel, so you finally wake. Good to see you back in the land of the living. Even if it is just for a short time.” Lugus sneered. Lugus reached for Bel, yanking him up by his collar, but Bel had learn
