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I almost smiled. Uncle never lost his ability to comment, but my eyes were on the two before us, watching as the Djinn seemed to explode. Then silence.

I felt the pain that had been crushing me inside vanish, and I knew Delsanra was okay; relief flooded me. The bond was intact.

The mystery man turned towards me. Deep red eyes rimmed with thick black lashes met mine, and an odd wave of familiarity washed over me.

“We won,” he murmured, winking at me before a huge flash of deep red light filled the sky. Then he was gone, leaving behind the dagger that had fulfilled its purpose…

Leo was the first to rise. Walking over to the dagger, he picked it up, interest clear in his piercing blue eyes before he smirked like the predator he is.

“Well, that sure was fun.”

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Raihana

My heart pounded with fear when Delsanra’s heart stopped beating. I jumped up from the bed, chanting a spell, trying to heal her or do anything to bring her heartbeat back.Goddesses above, help me!

“Delsanra! You are not leaving me!” I cried out. “I need help!”

Damn her heart. No! No!

Ahren, who had been playing on the bed, froze in panic at my shouting, his eyes pooling with tears.

“Fuck!I need someone!”I screamed. Where the hell were the guards?

Hold on, girl… hold on…

“Delsanra!” The door burst open as Raven appeared with Dante, Azura, and the twins. “Teleport her to the hospital!” She told me, scooping Ahren up.

“She’s not breathing!” I exclaimed.

“Calm down. She’s going to be fine,” Dante interrupted, staring at Delsanra. Despite the calm in his voice, his heart was pounding, and his hands were shaking as he approached her. “She’s going to be okay… she has to…” he whispered, staring down at her as he took her hand in his.

“Then why are you terrified?” I whispered fearfully before shaking my head and chanting another spell of healing. It couldn’t be her time! Not yet!

Raven had run out, and I was sure it was to call a doctor, but it wasn’t going to help. Her heart hadstopped. I knew it hadn’t even been a minute, but it felt like eternity as I did my best, trying to use every spell I could think of.

“Was I wrong?” Dante whispered, his face pale. What was he going on about?

The girls stood silently, with fear in their eyes. Kataleya looked fearful; Skyla was frowning, whilst Azura was scanning the room as if it’d give her an answer.

“We need to shock her awake,” she said in a panicked whisper. “Like a lightning bolt, a jolt!”

She was right, we may not have the machinery here, but I could use a spell. I could-

Delsanra’s eyes flew open just as Dante gasped, staggering back. A darkness emitted from them, followed by a blinding light, and, before my very eyes, their skin returned to normal. The veins vanished and colour returned to them. The bright light and that surge of power vanished, and I wasn’t the only one to sigh in relief. Delsanra shot straight up in bed, her eyes blazing red, looking as beautiful as she did the first time I saw her in her demon form. Dante’s eyes seemed to sharpen as he rolled his neck, removing the kinks from it.

“Ri,” Delsanra whispered. Her voice was hoarse despite the fact that her pale skin was glowing, and her hair seemed to be full of life.

“Thank the goddesses! I could kiss you right now!” I exclaimed, flinging my arms around her, hugging her tightly. My best friend… Goddess, my best friend was okay!

“That scared me for a moment,” Dante muttered, frowning slightly. I looked up at him, wiping my tears.

“Aw, my poor baby! You looked terrified, too. Come here,” I said, pulling him into a tight hug.

“Let go of me!” he retorted, trying to pull away. “I wasn’t scared.”

“Weren’t you?” Delsanra asked teasingly before she smiled at the girls who stood there looking relieved.