THE BEAST 2The troll shakes its head violently, letting out an enraged roar as it gathers dark energy again, thicker this time, denser, more dangerous.It hurls it straight at Damon, but he doesn’t move.Red energy bursts from him, sharp and blazing, colliding with the dark force midair. The impact sends a violent shockwave through the forest, leaves and dust spiraling outward.For a second, the two forces struggle.Then Damon’s power surges.It overpowers the darkness completely, slamming into the troll and forcing it to stumble back with a heavy, unsteady step.“Step aside, Clary,” Damon’s voice thunders, commanding and absolute.My body reacts before my mind does. I push myself up shakily, nearly tripping as pain shoots through my leg, but I force myself to move. I rush to the side, ducking behind a tree, my breath uneven as I watch.Damon charges.This time, there’s no hesitation.He moves like something unleashed, closing the distance in seconds. His claws slash through the trol
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