Betty's POV. 

The entire circle of them retreating as if the ground beneath my feet had suddenly turned lethal.

Even the leader, whose confidence had filled the room like smoke, lowered his gaze for a moment. 

The frozen blue flame still hovered above us, casting shards of cold light across their faces.

I hadn’t meant to scare them.

But I did.

And they knew it.

Damien’s arm wrapped around me instantly, pulling me against his side like he expected them to pounce.

His voice rang ...