Evangeline's POV

The world around me was a swirling nightmare of fire and chaos. Flames danced like malevolent demons, devouring everything in their path, and the acrid scent of burning wood and smoke clung to the air. The once serene palace was now a battleground, and I was trapped in the heart of the inferno.

Azrael, the rogue wizard, stood before me, his eyes gleaming with sadistic pleasure. He had conjured this fiery nightmare, seeking revenge for his past defeat, and now I was his prey. ...