Kael Draven moved like a falling mountain.
The ground shattered beneath every step as he charged straight toward Aurelia, crimson aura blazing around him like wildfire.
The battlefield froze for a heartbeat.
Then everything exploded again.
"STOP HIM!" Darius roared.
The massive Lycan launched himself forward.
Lucien moved at the same time, blade flashing like lightning.
Cassian vanished into the shadows of the battlefield, already circling for a strike from behind.
Alaric rushed in from the side, his sword drawn in a wide arc meant to intercept Kael's charge.
But Kael didn't slow.
He smashed through Alaric first.
Their weapons collided with a thunderous crack.
Alaric staggered back two steps as Kael's raw strength forced his blade downward.
Before Kael could finish the blow.
Lucien struck.
Steel sang through the air.
Lucien's sword aimed straight for Kael's throat.
Kael twisted.
The blade cut across his shoulder instead.
For the first time in the battle.
