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Melissa’s POVAs he held the sword over Damon's heart, Astrael's golden eyes shone. Thick and oppressive, the dark energy flowed all about us. My hands were shaking, and I was breathing quickly and shallowly."Make a decision, Melissa." Even though his voice was gentle, I shuddered at the malice in it. "Watch your beloved perish, or be my queen."Damon's face contorted in agony as he fought against the magic that restrained him. "Don't—" says Melissa.My eyes were burning with tears. I yelled with all my strength to save him. However, I was aware that allowing Astrael to win would result in my permanent loss of identity.I balled my fists up. No.With a louder voice than I had anticipated, I declared, "I won't let you control me."Astrael's forehead raised. "Is that correct?"As he brought the sword closer to Damon's chest, the air crackled. "Then, I hope you're ready to face the repercussions.""No!" Something snapped inside me as I screamed.Deep within my spirit, a powerful wave of
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Melissa’s POVDarkness. Chilly and empty.All I felt was that.My body felt weightless, my mind was slipping, and I was floating in nothingness.Then a voice. The voice of Damon."Wait, Melissa. I will come to get you.My eyes snapped wide as I gasped. Where had I gone? Even though everything was blurry, I sensed that something was drawing me back. Something cozy.Damon.But the darkness engulfed me once more before I could reach for him.Meanwhile, back in the pack’s stronghold…Damon stood at the centre of the battle chamber, his golden eyes burning with rage.“She’s still alive,” he muttered, his fists stiffening. “I can feel her.”Luke, his beta, came forward. "Astrael's fortress is impenetrable, Alpha. We must have a strategy.Damon struck the table with his fist. "We have no time to make plans! He is depleting her vitality. She is getting closer to death every second we waste.There was silence.Then Eldric said something. "There is a method."With a heaving chest, Damon turned
