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The trio had knocked down the attack wolves with ease, but the noise they’d made may have alerted the Yakuz at the top of the hill. There was no way they could make it to the sand hill and then fight their way up. Orla tried to recall all the lessons and practice she had received during her short training in Ireland.
She closed her eyes and willed herself to summon the dark force. She knew Lorcan wouldn’t approve of this, but she had no other option. She crouched and braced her hands on the cold sand. Power, she needed the dark power. She started chanting. Gradually, she could feel it rising inside her. Waves of fire energy stormed into her like a tsunami. She felt as if she could move mountains, drain oceans, and draw up wild storms.
Orla stood, her eyes blank, her body and hands gl
