Our link was broken.
Well, if she couldn’t hear me, I would show her how much she meant to me. I would get us out of here and kill these Fae
once and for all.
“Once he begins the ritual, I will loosen your bonds, majesty, you will only have one shot while I try to close the gate.”
The mage spoke, eyeing me with a sense of confidence with fear hidden underneath.
“You will not be able to close the portal. Only my sisters and I will be able to fully close it. To fully open it Dorian will
need my blood. Ornella’s blood may partially open it, but I am hoping he thinks only Ornella's blood works.”
“I’m afraid not, he knows he needs you, too. He was hoping you’d show up to save her. Your sisters won’t be far behind
as my magic will be wearing off in a matter of minutes. As for how long it will take them to get here, I am hopeful they
won’t be too late.”
Lost for words as we reached the main door to the ruined hall, Dorian looked at his guards as they shoved me forward,
almost knocking me off my own two feet. I will have great pleasure killing them.
“You sealed this, did you not!” he shouted.
Rolling my eyes, I smiled coyly. Until I had my magic fully restored. They would not be able to open these doors.
“Panya, can you open this?!”
She was flagging, her magic almost depleted by the amount she’d used since my arrival. She would need rest shortly if she
were to even try and help shut the portal. At this rate, she wasn’t giving me any vote of confidence.
Running her hands over the doors, the static as her magic met mine sent shivers down my spine in response. I could feel her
magic mix with mine and then a small sigh escaped her lips.
“I cannot. Only his majesty may open this door.”
“OPEN IT!” Dorian roared at me as he pulled out his sword and held it against Ornella’s heart, “Or I will gut her here right
in front of you.”
A growl rumbled through my chest as Panya waved her hands and allowed the bonds that kept me from using my magic to
drop. I could have Dorian down in seconds, but in those same seconds he’d have a chance to run that sword right through my
wife’s heart.
“Don’t you dare try anything either.”
He stepped forward and Ornella winced as the sword pressed into her skin between her breasts. No, it would be too risky
to take him on in this closed space. Rubbing my hands together, I called upon the pits of my magic. To the darkness that begged
to be released. To destroy this Fae who threatened my family. I pulled out a small strand of magic to the tips of my fingers and
ran it down the door frame.
