Silas Viktor's claws raked the air inches from Tessa's belly, his rabid snarls echoing through the grove like thunder in my chest. I lunged, slamming into his side, my body still raw from the ritual, muscles screaming. We tumbled over mossy roots, the ancient oaks groaning as if the whole forest felt our pain. His eyes—red, foaming—locked on mine, no recognition, just beastly hate fueled by Elowen's curse. 'Fight it, brother!' I roared, pinning his arms, but he bucked wild, fangs snapping at my throat. Blood slicked my skin from where he'd already gashed my shoulder earlier, hot and sticky, mixing with sweat and dirt. The air hung heavy with magic's tang, silver vines twitching like they wanted in on the fight. Tessa scrambled back, her hand pressed to her swollen belly, the mark there pulsing faint blue. 'Silas! He's too strong—use the bond!' Her voice cracked, fear sharp in it, but she didn't run. That was my Tessa—brave, even when terror clawed at her eyes. Emotions hit me hard:
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