Henry was the second to escape from the collapsing chamber, right behind Nicholas.

Eric followed close after. Last of all came Andrew, still locked in a deadly contest of inner strength with Alistair.

Both men surged upward out of the pit, their bodies wreathed in violent waves of energy.

Alistair's black robe whipped and snapped without wind as he barked coldly, "Dorian, take the saintess and guard her well. As for Andrew… today I will make him pay in blood!"

He was able to suppress An