Nikolai stood solidly watching the van for several breaths before he stepped closer.
"To think you would keep your word..." He never believed that Alaric would save his grandfather, and because of what happened, it seemed impossible that his grandfather was here.
"I swore to you."
The tall male showed a fant grimace, but soon returned to normal and stepped back.
"Everyone, get into the second car, we need to leave."
Alexei and his sister led the group to the second car, both of them limping slightly. Amphitrite and Lunaria remained still while looking at Sasha, who trembled upon seeing Alaric.
Nikolai didn't follow Alaric's words and opened the first van's door to find his grandfather sitting silently with what seemed to be an oxygen mask. He looked frail with a gaunt face and dull eyes, though Viktor was alive from the dark bruises, it was clear he had suffered during his time while captive.
