Astrid stared at the demon, shivering as the air became icy. "I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE, FEYLING!" he snarled. There was a cut over his left eye, but appeared otherwise unharmed, much to Astrid's trepidation. He slammed his massive fists against the wall over and over again, sending sparks of energy spilling to the ground around him.
Astrid shrunk back as he pounded on the magic wall, sinking down to the ground and clutching her the Seal around her neck, praying that he wouldn't break through. After what seemed like hours, she heard him howl in fury. "THE SEAL'S MAGIC WILL NOT HOLD FOREVER," he bellowed. "AND WHEN IT FADES, I WILL BE HERE."
She heard his footsteps fade and her body relaxed, though it shook badly. Pressure built behind her eyes and she let the tears come, curling her knees u
