I clenched my fists, energy flowing from my mark into my palms. “Then they’re going to fail.”
The Eclipse warrior didn’t speak. Instead, they moved closer, energy crackling around them. Their steps were silent, calculated, but the air trembled with the strength they carried.
I raised my hand, and my own energy flared, silver and sharp. Asher mirrored me, gray light surrounding us both. Our bond pulsed, radiating outward like a shield.
The warrior paused, assessing. Then, they attacked.
Their energy struck first — a beam of black and violet light shot toward me. I stepped forward instinctively, releasing my own energy from the bond with Asher. It collided with theirs, exploding outward in a shockwave that knocked everyone back. Trees shook, leaves flew, and the air burned with the clash
