Chapter 1710 They Will Come for You Next

"The chosen child, of course," Carmila said as she placed fresh fish and chips on the table. "She's to be the River God's bride and will have to spend a night alone by the riverbed. Maybe she got scared."

Martin took a drag from his cigarette and waved her off. "Go on, go make a couple more dishes. Enough of your blabbering."

Carmina inhaled sharply but turned and left without another word.

Wynter caught the implications immediately. She signaled to Dalton to stay put while she went to dig for more information herself.

Dalton, however, had his own way of keeping Martin under control.

When Martin came over to refill his tea, Dalton made his move. Instantly, Martin froze in place, and his consciousness was locked in the present moment.

Dalton was clear-headed. "Come out."

The black serpent slithered out reluctantly. "Yes, my lord?"

are

"Do you remember that there was another snake like me back during

spirits like that was forbidden. That one

glanced at it.

for you, and apparently, he also left behind something of

was likely caused by the old cultivator.

that's betrayal! It disobeyed your will by summoning

comment, his

Wynter entered the kitchen, she immediately noticed Carmila sighing heavily, her eyes

wiped her face and asked, "Why

smiled slightly. "I wanted to help

food's almost done. You should just sit and chat. I can tell that you don't cook often." It was evident that Carmila was a

"I noticed you've been crying. Is it

her mouth. "You can't speak ill of

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