The Phantom's Gambit - Chapter 79: Nonentity

... id swallowing me whole. When I finally stirred, I was met with a wave of weakness that coursed through my body, leaving me exhausted and unable to summon even the faintest trace of magic. Frustration simmered just beneath the surface, but I pushed it aside for the moment.

Ava had made the decision to let Octavius go, promising him she would reach out again later. I could sense the tension in the air; there was so much left unsaid. I longed for a moment alone with Octavius, a chance to vo ...