(Amelia)
I teleported Damien and me back to Marcus's place, but it wasn't what we expected.
I stared at the barrier with growing frustration. It was an insidious, dark shield that shimmered in the dim light, pulsating with an eerie energy that pushed back against any attempt to breach it.
Damien's powers flared and recoiled like lightning against a storm. Each blast of energy was met with an equal force, sending sparks flying in all directions.
"What the hell is happening?" Damien's voice was tinged with irritation. His frustration mirrored my own, and I could see his aura flickering with the strain of his failed attempts.
"I don't know," I said, my voice tight with anxiety.
"This barrier isn't just physical; it's magical, and it's designed to repel even the strongest of spells." Damien clenched his fists, his gaze darting over the barrier's surface.