The battlefield was smoky with the scent of ash in the air. Vyan had just dealt the finishing blow to the last of the demons. But there was no time to breathe.
Instead of giving up, Jade was determined to use the last of her strength to take down Vyan. Now that she had used up all the demons in her arsenal, she had to deal with him herself. She launched a barrage of seething, dark spells that twisted the air itself.
On the other side, Althea, noting that Vyan had sustained no further injury, she felt a tug towards Easton. She subtly signaled Clyde with a quick jerk of her head. She had been standing firm near Edgar while Clyde was stationed closer to Easton and Sienna. He caught her signal instantly.
