Chapter 224: Show You The World

The flames died down, revealing Sylvia held in Damon's arms. Her head was lowered, strands of her hair falling over her face, obscuring her expression. The building around them was in shambles, sunlight piercing through the gaping holes in the walls where destruction had torn through. The ground beneath them was cracked, some parts melted into a warped, glass-like surface, while others had hardened into a thick, charred sludge. The aftermath of battle was evident in every ruined inch of the space.

Evangeline rushed forward, throwing her arms around Sylvia, her voice trembling with relief.

"I'm so happy you're alright..."

Sylvia merely nodded, her movements slow, distant. Her friends gathered around her, their faces a mixture of exhaustion and concern, but she kept her head lowered, silent. Her hands trembled at her sides.

Xander limped over, his wounds still fresh. Leona let out a sigh of relief.

"That was close... Welcome back."