Luna's Awakening
he spat, but I could hear the doubt in his voice.
Taking advantage of his distraction, I unleashed a barrage of light, each blast more powerful than anything I had managed before. Ryder was forced on the defensive, erecting barriers of shadow to deflect my attacks.
As we pressed our advantage, I became aware of a change in the air. The wall of dark flames that had separated us from the rest of the forest was flickering, growing weaker as Ryder's concentration was split between maintaining it and defending against our assault.
Just as the barrier began to falter, a familiar howl split the air. My heart leaped at the sound. Xander!