The chamber was still, the echoes of their battle fading into the distance like the dying embers of a fire. Kael held Meiza tightly, feeling the warmth of her transformed body against his, her skin still radiating a gentle heat from her demonic form. Her human form had returned, but the memory of her demonic visage lingered in his mind—a reminder of the power she now wielded.
Kael looked into her eyes, searching for the familiar spark. "I thought I'd lost you," he whispered, his voice trembling with a mixture of hope and joy.
Meiza nodded slowly, her eyes filling with tears. "Me too," she replied, her voice soft yet steady. "I...thought it was over, but I'm glad it wasn't. I'm a full demon now."
Kyra and Kron approached, their expressions a mix of relief and awe. "We thought we lost you," Kyra said, her voice cracking. "But you're stronger now."