Cassian took Maya in his arms and, with the little strength he had left, crossed the barrier. He hated himself for not staying, but at that moment they were just a burden to Abril. "You seem awfully confident for a damn useless person." Abril ignored her sister's words of contempt and prepared to attack. This only infuriated Cira further; she ordered the monsters there to attack. They lunged at Abril, but none managed to touch her, as she turned them to ashes with her silver flames. "I'm not useless anymore, Cira. I'm not the same weak and powerless girl you constantly tortured." Abril launched a ball of silver fire, which Cira dodged easily and responded. "To me, you will always be a worthless b***h, good for nothing and whom I want to destroy." "Why do you hate me so much, Cira? I

