In that crucial moment, Betty's eyes glowed brighter, golden light spilling across her face. Her small body jerked as the partial shift continued, her teeth sharpened, ears elongating slightly. Emily stumbled back in shock, the knife moving away from Betty's throat.
Aria and Luca moved as one.
Aria lunged forward, grabbing Betty and pulling her away while Luca attacked Emily head-on, his fist connected with her jaw as dark magic erupted around them both. The impact sent Emily crashing into the altar, scattering ritual items across the floor.
"Run!" Aria yelled to Betty, pushing her toward Kade.
Emily recovered quickly, her eyes now glowing with unnatural purple light. "Kill them all!" she screamed to her followers.
The chamber erupted into chaos. Emily's guards poured in from side doo
