Aria's POV
Silas attacked anyway.
He struck at Ryder, then spun toward Noah, but neither gave him an opening. Joshua intercepted another attempt to break through while I stayed close enough to prevent him from escaping through my end.
The ruined chamber shook around us as the battle continued. Stone cracked beneath our feet. Chunks of the ceiling collapsed, sending dust and debris raining down.
Silas fought desperately, but his movements had changed. He was no longer trying to overpower us.
He was running out of time.
Every few seconds, his eyes returned to the broken windows.
Dawn was coming.
Keep him here, Lydia urged. Don't let him reach the shadows outside.
I know.
Silas suddenly threw himself toward me.
I braced myself and met him head-on. Our bodies collided, and his claws
