chapter 33

Patrick steps in front of her, his blade flashing as he fends off the approaching mist. Grimalkin finally jumps down from its perch, landing gracefully beside them. It stretches lazily, its tone uncharacteristically serious.

Grimalkin

(to Lily) “If you’ve got a plan, cub, now’s the moment to shine. That mist? Not something you want to meet up close.”

Lily closes her eyes, her hands glowing brighter as she murmurs an incantation under her breath. The ground beneath her begins to tremble, and faint glyphs of light appear around the camp. The Shadow Hunters hesitate, their leader narrowing his eyes behind his mask.

leader of the shadow hunters

“What are you—”

Lily’s eyes snap open, glowing with raw power. She slams her hands together, and the glyphs explode in a flash of blinding light. The mist dissipates, and the Shadow Hunters stagger back, shielding their eyes. When the light fades, Lily, Patrick, and Grimalkin are gone.