Anelisa

I tried to be courageous, to reply to her but then, it felt as though a cat held my

She raised her hands, her magic surging around her. I closed my eyes, waiting for the blow.

But it never came.

Instead, I heard a loud crash that had me spurring my eyes back open.

I noticed Dirna's magic fade, and suddenly found him. Alaric.

He was standing in the doorway, his sword flashing in the dim light.

"Get behind me, Anelisa," he growled, his eyes charged at Dirna.

I didn't hesitate. I ...