Liam clenched his teeth, feeling the blade lodged in his back, but the pain only fueled his fury. He felt a great power surge through his body and his eyes began to glow.
With a cry that echoed like thunder, he spun and delivered a devastating kick to Aria's chest. The impact was so violent that the angel was thrown against one of the crystal columns, cracking it in two.
Seizing the opening, Liam turned quickly and used his power to dissolve the light chains that bound Lucia. The sacred chains disintegrated into golden sparks, and the young woman fell into his arms, weak but alive.
"You're free now…" he murmured, gently laying her on the ground. "Don't worry, I'll save them all."
Unfortunately, there was no time for tenderness. Liam's gaze returned to Aria, who was already rising with a wicked smile, the axe spinning in her hands as if she had not felt the impact.
