Page 6 of Sienna Rossi: Beyond Shattered Trust

I nod before I step back and whisper the spell. Spells like these require precision and the utmost control. Taking a deep breath, I feel my power hum through me.

You got this…

Then the portal opens before us, and I spot Aunty Kiara pacing on the other side; her eyes widen with relief before she races through, her attention landing on Brock. She drops to her knees, her aura glowing around her hands as she places them on his chest, letting her healing power pour into him.

Shahira sits back, but she’s still trying to contain the blood, her heart thudding wildly, and there’s relief in her eyes. She managed to keep him alive, even if it was simply delaying his end, and those precious moments gave us the time we needed.

I let the portal close as a few others hurry over to us, including Renji and Himari. The tension is thick in the air as we wait. Every moment feels so long. I can feel the power pouring into Brock; it’s taking a lot out of Aunty Kiara, too.

“He’s going to be ok,” Aunty Kiara answers the question that no one dares ask, her brow beaded with sweat, her voice strained.

I hope so…

“Do you need strength? I can lend you some of my power,” I say quietly.

She looks up at me, and after a moment, nods.

“Fuck, he’s really badly injured; that means…” Himari whispers as a few warriors also come over.

“We have more wounded, Luna Kiara,” one of them says.

“I’ll heal them, too. Anyone who is critical, line them up first,” Aunty Kiara says.

Artemis keeps her head down, but I can see her body shake with silent tears.

I whisper the spell to transfer energy, placing my hand on Aunty Kiara’s shoulder as I pour my power into her. Only when Aunty Kiara removes her hands from Brock do I stop as well.

He’s still unconscious, and his heartbeat is stronger but still irregular.

“He needs to be moved to a hospital. I’ve done the best I could, but he still needs rest and time. He will be ok, Artemis,” she says softly, placing her hand on Artemis’ cheek. Artemis looks up and nods.

“Thanks to you guys,” she whispers, glancing between Shahira, Aunty Kiara and me.

“Team effort,” I reply quietly.

“Let’s move him,” Aunty Kiara says. Renji nods as he steps forward to carry the body, glancing at Shahira and offering her a small smile before he lifts Brock’s body. Aunty Kiara and Artemis follow.

“If Jayce wasn’t forced to leave, this wouldn’t have happened,” Himari mutters once the warriors move away to continue searching for survivors.

I look at her, my face emotionless, but I don’t have the patience for her attitude right now. “Put yourself to use, Sato. This isn’t a high school playground; it’s war,” I say quietly.

“Keep telling yourself that,” she snorts.

I turn away from her. We don’t have time for this.

“Opening that portal saved his life, thank you,” Artemis says quietly as she steps into the room where we are staying for the night. We’ve moved to the Shadow Wolves Pack, and I have taken a shower, but even then, the memory of the blood staining my hands seems to linger.

“You don’t need to thank me; I’m glad he’s ok,” I reply as I towel-dry my hair.

“She’s right, Sienna; your quick thinking saved him,” Shahira agrees.

Artemis nods in agreement. “She’s right,” she says as she drops onto the bed.

The three of us are sharing a room, while Himari, Allison and Maralai are in a separate room. I’m thankful for that.

Shahira combs her hair, her eyes dark as she remains lost in thought. “This time, we didn’t lose anyone close, but it scares me to think maybe next time we will,” she whispers.

Artemis sits down on the bed, pulls her legs up to her chest, and wraps her arms around them. “I think the same. Today was such a close call, and because he’s the leader of this division, he thinks it’s his responsibility to protect everyone. Just like Aunty Raven.” She buries her head in her knees as silence falls.