Chapter 45: Rebirth and Redemption
Melissa’s POV
The relic shattered, and the battlefield fell strangely silent. Standing in front of Damon, who was now a creature of unbridled, raw energy, made my heart race. His body glowed strangely, and the anger that had previously flashed in his eyes had given way to something darker and more profound.
"You believe this is the end of it?" Damon's voice sounded hollow and distorted. "I've grown into something bigger than you can imagine."
My body was shaking from the fight's weariness, but I held my ground. "Damon, you've completely changed into a different person. This is devastation, not strength.
There was no delight in his laughter. How much do you know about power? Like the others, you have been clinging on borrowed strength.
The intensity
