The Man I Once Refused
Its eyes locked onto Amelia, and she felt the pulse of its malice press against her very soul.
“I… I can’t control it all!” she cried, struggling against the strain.
Ryan moved closer, holding her firmly. “Then don’t. We fight together. Trust me. Trust us.”
The connection between them surged, amplifying her power. The Shadows responded to the bond they shared, moving faster, striking harder, and shielding them both with precision. Step by step, they pushed the greater Shadowborn back, combining human strength, supernatural power, and unbreakable trust.
Finally, the first true wave of the assault retreated into the forest, leaving the fortress battered but standing. Amelia sank to her knees,
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