Selena screamed in agony.
Black energy exploded violently from her chest.
The battlefield shook.
The storm above the mansion became darker.
And slowly…
A shadowy figure pulled itself out of Selena’s body.
Everyone froze.
The creature looked almost human now.
Female.
Tall.
Made from black smoke and crimson light.
Long dark hair flowed behind it like shadows.
Its glowing red eyes slowly opened.
And it smiled.
Finally free.
Kael stepped backward in horror.
“The corruption separated…”
Ronan’s face darkened instantly.
“That’s impossible.”
The Rogue King looked pleased.
“Beautiful.”
Damian immediately pulled Selena into his arms protectively.
Selena trembled violently against him.
Her body felt cold.
Weak.
Like part of her soul had been ripped away.
“Damian…” she whispe
