-- (Hayden’s POV)**
We returned to the training gym, the air buzzing with anticipation. Sareena had a determined look on her face, her eyes gleaming with curiosity and excitement.
“I’d like to try something,” she said, turning to Silas. “You’ve been sensing a change in your aura, right? Let’s see what you can do with it. Have you tried extending it as a shield to protect others, like Hayden?”
Silas frowned, his brow furrowing in thought. “I’ve never thought of that. But sure, let’s try.”
He closed his eyes, his aura flaring to life. At first, I didn’t feel anything, but I could see the effect it had on Emma and Lucas, who had joined us for training. Their faces tightened, and they shifted uncomfortably, as if the air around them had grown heavy.
“It’s like I can’t breathe,” Emma
