He did stumble backward a pace or two before regaining his footing. “Nice trick,” he said. Perspiration gleamed on his forehead, even though the day itself was cool enough. “It won’t be enough, though.”
“Oh — really?” I panted. Even with the prima energy buoying me up, this was harder than I’d thought it would be. I honestly didn’t know how long I’d be able to maintain the protection spell while also mounting any kind of an assault against Simon.
“Really,” he responded. At the same time, he raised one foot and stomped it into the ground.
A shockwave exploded outward from him, one as fierce and violent as the blast from an explosion. It shredded my bubble of protection and kept going, knocking all of the Castillos off their feet. I heard Cat cry out but couldn’t allow myself to look back
