Ruby’s POV
The moment my power collided with the enchanted bars, a crackling explosion split the air. The red glow of the barrier wavered, flickering like a candle in a storm. I gritted my teeth, pouring more energy into the spell, feeling the resistance buckle.
Luther’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Good. Be afraid.
The power inside me surged like a wildfire, no longer something I feared but something I embraced. The runes carved into the stone walls pulsed, fighting to contain me, but they weren’t strong enough.
Nothing was strong enough to hold me anymore.
With a final push, the magic shattered. A shockwave erupted outward, sending dust and debris flying. The barrier was gone.
I was free.
The Moment of Reckoning
Luther staggered back, his usual smugness replaced by something else.
