Elara was watching from the stands, her heart pounding in rage and fear.
The moment Kael took his stance, she knew it was over. Her throat tore with a scream, "No! You can't kill him! I will kill you, bastard!"
Without hesitation she jumped out from the stands, ignoring the cries of guards and the shout of "Stop her!" She lashed out with raw fury, her spells striking down those who tried to hold her back as she leapt toward the battlefield.
Her hands glowed with energy as she formed a spell, ready to hurl it at Kael. But just as the attack gathered, Kael turned his head.
Their eyes met.
For that instant, Elara's world shattered. It was as if everything around her disappeared and she was stranded in an endless blank void. Her chest tightened with terror she could not understand.
She staggered back, clawing at the air, her voice breaking. "Where is it? Where is this place?" she roared, hysteria dripping from every word.
Then the world around her started to vibrate.
