Zeda watched in horror as Lucian and Vyr beat each other, their supernatural movements a terrifying blur, making their actions almost impossible to track. They were a whirlwind of fists and fury.

Then they landed a vicious blow on each other at the same time, sending them flying several feet away.

Zeda realized with a jolt that the entire party hall was now practically empty. A huge crowd had gathered around them, cell phones raised, eagerly videoing the spectacle.

She saw Carrie, Rylan, ...