Aria’s POV
The explosion was the first thing I noticed...a loud roar that ripped through the night, overtaking the growls, screams, and the clash of teeth and steel.
I scarcely had a moment to react before the force hit me, knocking the air from my lungs. Flames burst forth where the eastern wall used to be, and the ground trembled as if the Moon itself had let out a scream.
“Aria!” Damon called out urgently, his voice filled with raw emotion amidst the chaos.
I quickly turned to face him, my heart pounding, but thick smoke blurred my view, making it hard to see. Suddenly, rough hands grabbed me from behind, pulling me back urgently.
“Damon!” I called out desperately, twisting and kicking, but there were too many rogues. The smell of blood and ash filled my lungs as they dragged me th
