MAYA'S POV

Maddox and Jaden curse themselves with harsh words, delivering hard slaps and heavy punches at each other's faces. This doesn't feel like just an ancient feud. It feels much bigger like guilt... Or jealousy?

"You guys, stop!" I try to shout. "Stop, stop!"

But my voice doesn’t let me. I rub my hands over my body, suddenly feeling cold.

Morien walks over to me, placing his hand on my shoulders and gently massaging them. "Let them fight. I can't interrupt and risk a new ancient ...