Chrome and Claws
Her aura spiraled outward, tendrils of golden-black fire lashing into the sky, illuminating the valley below in a terrifying glow.
Malrik stepped forward, eyes wide with dread. “Raven… if you lose control, the entire realm could be destroyed! You can’t…”
But his warning barely reached her. Axel grabbed her shoulders, anchoring her, pressing his forehead to hers. “Look at me, Raven! You are not alone! You are mine, and ours! The children is ours!”