Ron, Lia, and Jax gathered around Selene, forming a tight circle as their shadows mirrored the same formation several meters away. Selene's amber-gold crystal pulsed with light, reflecting off their faces as everyone caught their breath. The air was thick with tension but also something sharper now—clarity.
Selene lifted her chin, eyes firm.
"Get ready. We're ending this."
Jax blinked, lowering his guns slightly.
"Uh… so are you going to actually tell us the plan, or did you just say that because it sounded cool?"
Selene didn't miss a beat.
"Shut up, Jax."
Jax raised both hands defensively.
"I was just asking—"
"I do have a plan," Selene cut in, eyes flickering to each teammate.
She pointed her staff toward their shadows in the distance.
