DAMION'S POV
The sphere glimmered on my desk, showing Aurora and her crew moving cautiously through the dense, hostile terrain. My fists clenched at the sight of her face streaked with dirt and sweat, her breaths ragged as she swung her blade to fend off creatures lunging at her.
“Damn it, Aurora!” I snarled, slamming my palm on the table. “Watch your left!”
Of course, she couldn’t hear me. That didn’t stop the words from tearing out of me.
Another flash—Volak appeared behind her like a shadow rising from hell.
“No, no, NO!” I roared, grabbing the edge of the table so hard the wood cracked under my grip. “I swear, if he lays a hand on you, I’ll tear him apart myself!”
Aurora barely managed to dodge Volak’s attack. My breath caught, and then rage exploded in my chest. I kicked a heav
