Sensing our presence, Elder Destiny turned around. Her eyes instantly found Mom's, and they twinkled with love. She looked at me next, her eyes filled with adoration and pride, before turning around to fight.
Everyone attack. Caedmon said through the portal. Hakan held my hand and pulled me out of the daze. I was filled with burning rage when I finally registered what was happening and how she deceived us. I took my eyes off her and looked at Hakan.
"I'm okay," I whispered, giving Hakan a reassuring smile. I turned my attention to the war. I looked at the army of The Ruins in front of me. They were massive in numbers. Even with my heightened senses, I couldn't sense the end of their numbers. It was chilling to realize that we were fighting a lost battle. There is no way we could ever e
