ALPHA JAKE
The spiders outside the barrier let out a collective screech, their claws slashing at the wards with renewed fury.
“Priscilla!” Jake shouted as the barrier began to falter.
“I need more time!” I yelled back, pouring everything I had into the spell.
The threads of magic unraveled further, revealing the heart of Jena’s power. It was a pulsating core of darkness, anchored deep within the ruins. If I could destroy it, I could sever her control over the spiders.
But as I reached for the core, a wave of black energy surged toward me. My circle of salt flared, holding it back, but just barely.
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