Selena’s breath hitched as the massive creature prowled forward, its glowing eyes locked onto her. Its hulking form barely fit within the chamber, its razor-sharp claws scraping against the stone floor. A deep, guttural growl rumbled from its throat, sending chills down her spine.
Damian immediately stepped in front of her, his stance firm. “Stay back,” he ordered, drawing his blade. “I’ll handle this.”
But Selena wasn’t about to let him fight alone. Something deep within her stirred—a raw, untamed power she had yet to fully grasp. If she was going to uncover the truth about her lineage, she had to prove she was strong enough to face whatever came next.
The Guardian lunged.
Damian barely dodged, rolling to the side as the beast’s claws tore through the stone where he had just been stan
