Aria’s POV

Four witches remained outside the circle, continuing their attack on Agnes, trying to keep her from interfering with the ritual.

A witch with short white hair sent ice shards flying at Agnes. Another witch, a man with a scarred face, sent a blast of red energy. A third witch created a whirlwind that attacked her from all sides.

Agnes’s body flickered violently. She was barely visible now, like a ghost. Her face was twisted in rage and ...