“Stay sharp,” Gabriel -still in his human form- murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. “We don’t know what we’re dealing with yet.”
Matthew nodded. “We’ll be ready for anything.”
Knight scanned the perimeter, eyes narrowed. Eliza and the others should be starting the incantation soon. Let’s keep them safe.
The women joined hands, forming a tight circle. Eliza started chanting, her voice low and melodic, weaving ancient, powerful words. Amara, Rowan, and Seraphina harmonized, their haunting melody echoing through the trees.
The air shimmered with a faint, otherworldly light as the incantation strengthened. The ground pulsed with their words, hinting at the forces awakening.
“Hold your positions,” he commanded, his voice steady. “They’ll come soon enough.”
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