Alex’s blade swept out, and took the head of the Sundered who’d appeared before him. Not quite satisfied, he followed through with a controlled burst of power that incinerated the body before it crashed to the ground. Instead the ashes floated down on those below. Alex grinned, aware it was ruthless of him and entirely inappropriate, but he was sure Isabella would be proud of him. For once he’d been perfectly controlled in his action. If he hadn’t, everyone would likely be ash right now.
Alex staggered as the image of a cavern, with a multitude of Sundered rising from their beds and the sudden spray of blood, interposed itself on the reality in front of him. He took a steadying breath, realising it was Kyle and his battle deep in the bowels of the castle. Taking a moment, he sent a burst
