Chapter 74

ELLE

Bandore ran at me and hit the energy shield that Taylor Pine created. We had him hidden in the shadows so that he was not a target.

“Ouch. That had to hurt,” I said, smirking.

Bandore stood up and let out a hellish sound that was a mix between a snarl, growl, and the high-pitched squeal of a cat in heat.

The energy shield collapsed as multiple people threw their magic at it.

Bandore looked smug as his people advanced. My eyes met Valis’ and gave a slight shake of my head. He stopped where he was and simply watched as Bandore’s group advance on us.

None of us moved because we were not in danger of them getting too close. The moment that they crossed an invisible line, their bodies shook from the electricity passing through them.

Bandore’s people jumped backwards, and we could see the anger in their eyes. They thought this would be simple. I had no idea what he promised them, but they would not succeed here today. They chose their side, and they chose the wrong one. We had no