Love & Hate with Alpha Mate

Chapter 23

As they ran, Ava could feel the magic of the forest pulsing around her. She knew that they were getting close to the edge of the forest, and she could see the faint glow of the setting sun in the distance.

But as they burst through the trees, Ava saw something that made her heart skip a beat. Ariana was standing in front of them, her eyes blazing with fury and her hands raised to cast a spell.

"You fools," Ariana spat, her voice venomous. "You think you can outrun me? I'll show you what real power looks like!"

As Ariana began to chant the words of the spell, Ava felt a surge of fear. She knew that they were no match for Ariana's magic, and she could feel the weight of the spell bearing down on them.

But Elijah didn't hesitate. With a fierce cry, he launched himself at Ariana, determine