Avery is eyes locked onto Julians her heart racing with fear . How had he followed them through the portal and what did he want now ?
Ryker , Lyra , and Kael stood frozen their eyes fixed on Julian and seemed just as shocked and frightened as Avery .
Julian is smile grew wider his eyes glinting with malice . " You thought you could escape from me ?" He said , his voice full of sarcasm . " You thought you could leave me behind ?"
Avery felt a chill run down her spine as his words sent a shiver down her spine . What was his plan ?
Without hesitation Ryker stepped forward and placed his hand on the hilt of his sword . " Julian , leave her alone ," he yelled .
Julian looked at him with a sinister look . " You think you can protect her ?" he sneered . " You think you can stop me ?"
Avery knew they had to get out of there fast and she grabbed Ryker is arm and pulled him towards her . " We have to go ," she whispered urgently .
Ryker nodded his eyes never leaving Julian is face . " Let us go ," he said , his voice low .
Together the four of them turned and ran through the crowded streets as Julian is laughter echoed behind them .
Avery did not dare look back fearing what she might see because she knew Julian would not give up easily and would stop at nothing to get what he wanted .
As they ran Avery is mind was full of fear and she knew she had to come up with a plan . She had to figure out how to stop Julian once and for all .
But for now , they just had to keep running .
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