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69. The First Shift

last update publish date: 2026-03-09 23:15:50

Chapter 69: The First Shift

ANYA’S POV

The moment Damien stepped through the swirling mist everything changed. One heartbeat and the valley rang with war—spells cracking like lightning, claws ripping flesh, growls and shouts blending into one endless roar—and the next second silence swallowed it whole.

Warriors froze mid-strike, witches held glowing hands suspended, rogues lowered their weapons. All eyes turned upward to the ridge where he stood, black coat snapping in the wind, that silver m
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