(Cameron)
The light was calming, not full of rage, and I recognized it as Nisha’s. She must be blocking Soleil’s attack on me. I knew my mate was powerful, but she was up against a deity, and she was holding her own.
I knew she couldn’t hold it forever, and I still silently begged her to leave, to save herself, to live a life she deserved.
Axel and I stood backing away; it was a too-slow reaction, even if it was only a second or two. Axel and I had a one-track mind during battle, but now, our thoughts were consumed by her.
Nisha finally locked eyes with me, and I felt at peace.
The night Nisha called down faded. It was still dark, but it was a darkness I was familiar with. I glimpsed Zephyr, Lucas, and Jackson in the near distance, heading towards where I felt the royals.
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