Betty's POV. 

Xavier’s forces began collapsing under the surge of reinforcements. 

Dust and blood mixed into the air so thick it felt like breathing fire. 

Damien tore through enemy lines like a storm unchained, and I kept close behind him, my magic cutting down any warrior who tried to flank him.

For the first time since the battle started, hope surged through me like a wave.

“Push forward!” Damien roared in his wolf's voice, his presence shaking even the most confident of ...