Chapter 392 Retribution
"Olivia's missing."
Ezra didn't need to hear more. His vitality rushed out of him and his Aura expanded. His attention moved from corner to corner.
She was not in the mansion.
His Aura expanded further until-
There!
Olivia in a car with the guard commander, Duke, driving.
There was a loud crash as Ezra burst through the wall of the room as if it wasn't there, sailing out of the building. Pouring his vitality into his legs and making himself invisible with the chameleon tattoo, he jumped.
He sailed into the air, his eyes on his target. With a flex, he infused his Aura with the weight of Immobility and every being in the premises of the estate felt it.
The car swerved as Duke was affected by the Aura. A second later, Ezra slammed into the ground, just between the car and the back gate.
He'd arrived just in time.
The hover car stopped abruptly as he straightened and just before Duke could do anything else, Ezra's anger came down upon him.
He froze inside the car as Ezra's Aura pressed upon him, making him choke. His hands trembled as he opened the door and stumbled outside.
It was as if the world fell away and all that existed was Ezra. The world quieted and all he could hear was the sound of Ezra's footsteps as he walked closer.
The world slowed as Ezra stopped in front of him.
"P- please!" he stammered. "Spare me!"
Ezra said nothing and lifted an hand.
Duke's eyes widened in horror and all he could do was stand and stare, his legs trembling beneath him. He felt like an ant under the scrutiny of a god.
That was when he realized.
His death was already sealed.
Ezra's hand dropped and he was instantly shredded to paste.
The terrifying pressure dropped as Ezra was instantly at the passenger's side of the door. He ripped it open and sitting inside was an unconscious Olivia.
He gently reached into the car and lifted Olivia into his arms. While any observer might admire his calm, he was far from that on the inside. A storm of emotions raged within him and it was all he could do to not let it out and destroy the whole place.
But there were more important things to take care of.
He looked down on Olivia's limp body, her head resting against his chest as he held her close.
He could feel her vitality within her but it was like a still pond. And with her skin paler than usual, the sight sent a fresh wave of fury coursing through him.
He calmed himself and turned towards the mansion. "Hold on, Olivia." He muttered, more to himself than anyone else. "Everything will be alright."
That was when Red and Akiko appeared, their expressions showing that each had a different priority.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Red's face was filled with worry as her eyes immediately locked onto Olivia, while Akiko's eyes swept over the scene, taking in the mist in the air and the bits and pieces on the floor that had preciously been Duke.
"Olivia!" Red rushed forward, her voice trembling. "What happened? Is she okay?"
Ezra shook his head slightly, trying and failing to keep the anger out of his tone. "She's okay. But she needs rest."
"Thank the heavens." Red sighed in relief.
Akiko stepped closer, her gaze shifting back to Ezra. "You handled this well, brother." She nodded to him. "Take care of your wife. I'll clean up this mess."
Without another word, Ezra began making his way to the mansion.
He walked swiftly through the corridors, Red following close behind, her hands fidgeting as she struggled to keep her composure.
They reached their suite, and Ezra pushed the door open with his shoulder, carrying Olivia to the bedroom.
Gently, he laid her down on the bed, adjusting her head on the pillow and pulling a blanket over her.
She stirred faintly at that, her eyelids fluttering but not opening. Ezra knelt beside her, his fingers brushing against her cheek.
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"It was Duke, wasn't it?" Red hovered nearby, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. "What did that bastard do to her?" She asked, her voice low but laced with fury.
Ezra's jaw tightened. "It's a toxin." He said. "Drain toxin. I've encountered it before. Stephanie of the Flower Shop girls used it on me once."
Red's eyes widened slightly. "Stephanie? Then… she'll be okay, right?"
Ezra nodded solemnly. "She'll be fine. The toxin blocks vitality, which was why I couldn't feel that anything was wrong through our soul bond. But it will wear off in time. She just needs rest."
Red exhaled slowly, her shoulders relaxing slightly. She moved to the other side of the bed, sitting down and reaching for Olivia's hand.
"That bastard." She muttered. "I should have been with her. I should have…"
"Don't." Ezra interrupted. "This isn't your fault, Red. None of this is."
Red bit her lip, looking away. "It doesn't feel that way."
Ezra stood and placed a hand on her shoulder. "We both know the culprits, Red. It's no use adding yourself to the list. Right now, we need to focus on Olivia."
Red nodded slowly, her hand tightening around Olivia's. "You're right." She said. "She comes first."
Ezra pulled a chair closer and sat down, his hands clasped in front of him as he watched Olivia. All he could focus on was the soul bond, monitoring her condition through it.
Red remained seated on the bed, her fingers tracing soothing patterns on Olivia's hand.
"I'll make them pay." He muttered. "All of them. The Society, the Council—anyone who had a hand in this."
Red looked up at him with determination in her eyes. "Count me in."
"If they think they can just hurt my family and walk away, I'll have to show them that some things are better left untouched." Ezra gritted his teeth.
"I'll show them what it means to face my retribution."
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