If you want to spend the extra money, little jewel, spend it on clarity.

My father was dead.

The world turned red. My blood armor locked into place and I slammed a fist into Avi's jaw, sending him crashing into the far wall.

One team scored and there was a roar of cheers from the front room. Rafael hurried to the doorway, standing guard.

"How did you resist his Charmer magic?" I advanced on Avi, but after three steps, my armor disappeared. I desperately ...