Kalthian stupidly blinked several times, seeing what Asara had done. Cutting Arkiam's
head off meant she held the ability to steal his power, which she did.
Arkiam's head lay there unattached from his body as he cursed damning his daughter. But as the duel winner, she now held the authority over him to keep his head separated for an eternity and not let him gain control of his body. To damn his soul to the Underworld where he would be reduced to a wraith. To roam the damned place like a lost being.
Cassandra victoriously marched over to her mate's awaited arms. Her wings had taken a beating, and there were a few injuries on her face, her hands had been burned, but Arkiam had been unable to break her spirit. Holding her wits had made her emerge victorious.