69. Clash

SKYLA.

Aleric makes the first move, sending a blazing ball of fire right at Royce, who instantly blocks it with his own flames, clearly making Aleric

angrier.

The witches begin chanting, their voices getting louder, their power rising and it’s becoming suffocating.

“Those who cannot fight, fall back!” Dad’s command rushes through the room.

‘Three serpents have appeared, and they are

huge.’ Dante’s voice comes. ‘Make that seven…’

‘You can see them?’ Dad asks him sharply.

‘Yes… we’re handling them. Another two,’ Dante says, sounding as relaxed as ever. ‘Leo’s going all out. I can assure you, Dad, if your pack and his pack went to battle… we’d lose.’ 15

“That much confidence in your brother?”

‘Absolutely.’ Dante replies.

‘We’ll have reinforcements sent.’ Dad says. ” Anyone on the outer perimeter, assist with the

serpents. Use the coloured smoke bombs to help make them visible!’

A flurry of replies come in a

For now, he’s got this… I

I look at Royce.

hould be

The ground rumbles as explosions ut there.

‘I can go.’ I said, as I hear the

go off.

issing of s

serpents and then something slams inteveral

roof of the building.

the

Tell

me, Royce! Where is your precious Helios now!”

Aleric snarls.

“Looks like Apophis sent reintos.”

“I don’t think I need any more reinforcements than what I have,” Royce counters, blocking another hit.

The roof trembles and I glance up.

“They’re going to break the barrier. I don’t

think Delsanra’s and Raihana’s barriers will hold!” Dad growls.

say out loud

are

see them!”

careful,” Royce says

will, you too, Magic Fingers,” I say. Our

a second before Aleric slams

forced to knock him back and

away from me.

earpiece!” Dad

one

me from across the hall

ground and

it in, hearing the others talking to

another.

are now

Dad’s men to the ground and the witch raises her hand, ready to kill him, when I turn back, raising my arm and elbow her in the neck, throwing her off him. growling

Skyla.” He says,

your back, dude,” I reply, jumping over an upturned table and running to the door.

her take on two witches, her two swords in hand, as she lithely knocks a

that Ahren with

man in black. His

recognise those curls anywhere!

fucker snuck in. It’s obvious Mama Mari is keeping him close, oh he’s going

trouble later. 2

kids never fucking

share the same

across the hall when the entire

the elderly and children out.” Dad

ground rumbles, throwing me off my

find myself staring up

Shadow Wolves Pack. At your command, Queen

being called

does hit hard.

as fuck, but it

and make sure Royce is protected. I’ll be fine. Protect your king.” I

spotting Royce in the midst of a cyclone. The brother’s powers have destroyed half the building, and no one is able to

I say instead, knowing they won’t

well… and I can see Aleric’s anger rising. His moves become more violent, whilst Royce is

voice

Apophis…

I even see any signs

darkness I

in

he hallway at the

when I was with

Azura now returns.

here!” Dad

keep an eye on Aleric. If Royce needs backup you need to be there, Al. If we go by the

the building ahead erupts, sending shards of crystal everywhere, it’s chaos, but I

know what I’ll do… but Bastet chose me for a reason… I just need to follow my heart and what feels

over my shoulder at Royce, spotting him throwing Aleric to the ground, blood tainting

He’ll be ok…

yourself, Love.” Royce’s

Sexy,” I respond

view as I

There are

serpents and most

see the shimmering of the barriers as they hold strong. But they

it’s worse than

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