"Get ready," Aurora said, as she moved forward.
In the very next moment, Zerak vanished from his spot and appeared in front of Ray, his sudden disappearance and appearance without sound showed just how much control he had over his body.
His claw moved with terrifying precision, aiming straight for Ray's heart.
Shit—too fast!
Ray, who acted on instinct, intercepted the claw with his sword. But the force behind the strike was too much—his arms trembled as the shock travelled through his weapon, and before he could brace himself, the blow sent him flying across the hall.
What the hell...?
He crashed against the ground with a dull thud, sliding over the cold stone floor. He groaned, breath knocked from his chest, vision blurring as the ceiling above him twisted out of focus.
But before Zerak could follow through, two shadows closed in.
Ethan and Irvin.
