The Alpha’s claimed mate
“Smash them, but be quick about it. The longer we take, the more time they’ll have to respond.”
I gripped the blade tightly, moving to the indicated shelf. The crystals pulsed faintly, their magic thrumming like a heartbeat. Raising the blade, I struck the first one, shattering it with a sharp crack. A surge of energy burst from the shards, making the air around me vibrate.
Behind me, Megan was doing the same, her movements swift and practiced.
“Faster!” she hissed.
I didn’t hesitate, slamming the blade into the next crystal and then the next. With each one, the magic in the room grew more chaotic, the hum turning into a high-pitched whine.
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