Chaos erupted. Black River forces grabbed freed prisoners and ran. The corrupt prisoners attacked their own rescuers. Cult warriors closed in from all sides.
Seraphine laughed, the sound carrying over the battlefield. "You can't run from me forever, little Luna! I'll find you! And when I do."
A massive explosion cut her off.
The Moonbane charges that my team had planted throughout the fortress detonated simultaneously. Silver-white light erupted from a dozen locations, and the fortress's dark magic defenses collapsed.
The blast wave knocked everyone off their feet. In the confusion, Kael's forces made their break.
Brock carried me.
Helena supported a wounded warrior. Marcus and his Beta Force provided rear guard. Liana picked off pursuing Cult warriors with perfect accuracy.
Erica
