“Denver, you know it was necessary!” Elara shouted, facing the wizard's fury. “It was the hybrid's destiny to join us; we couldn't defy the ancestors!”
“TO HELL WITH THE ANCESTORS!” He yelled, his eyes blazing with anger. “You handed your own daughter to them, my future bride!”
I felt a wave of indignation and fury emanating from the wizard.
“Denver!” I shouted, trying to pacify the situation. “Your fight is with me, not the witches. Leave them alone. Help me draw the dark witch away, and I will surrender to my fate!”
I clenched my fists, keeping my gaze steady on the wizard. Elara, worried, yelled:
“What are you doing, Sophie? The moment you leave the shield, the dark, which will know where you are and come within her reach!”
“It's all right, Elara,” I replied with a reassuring smil
