Chapter 73

~Kamari~

I was quick to catch up to Nye on his heels. "Stop! Nye!" Just as I get in reach of him, he snags Calea. "Ah!" Calea screams. My heart spikes, then, in a blur, I see Ryuu damn near tackle Nye. Ryuu's eyes blaze, he puts himself in front in Calea and lets out a nasty roar. I breathe a breath of relief, but when I see Nye start to circle Ryuu, I know it's not over. I couldn't summon my powers again; it would wipe me out. I place my hands on my knees and see the crimson droplets on the ground. Shit, he scratched her. I look up at Calea, a sick feeling in my gut, hoping her wound wasn't severe.

Ryuu leers at Nye, "She is mine. Accept it." He growls out. Nye clenches his jaw. Don't demand things from me, young one. You won't like my response." Calea comes to the side of Ryuu. "I just came to tell you the magic barrier is down, and Mael is gone."