Darion stepped forward, solemn. "Whispers of insurrection stir in the lower dominions. They say the Abyss King is no longer listening to us, nor to the voice of Ehyeh."
Abaddon did not bristle at their words. Instead, he let the silence stretch before speaking, heavy and raw.
"You are right to fear. Since I tore the veil to rescue the Nephilim, since I defied the edict of silence, I have heard nothing from Ehyeh." His voice softened. "And yet I would not undo what I have done. For I gave up the greatest love I once knew to protect the innocent. I will not lose Lualhati now."
His eyes, ageless and storm-bright, swept over his council.
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