Chapter 748: Titans

Two titans faced off above us, magic flowing from the stronghold, through Belaisle and the gathering storm and into the crystals Demetrius held in his hands.

"No!" Belaisle's denial reverberated, my ears aching from the sound.

"You were so certain you broke me," Demetrius said, voice softer, but still overwhelming as the gush of power diving for the crystals increased in speed, the wind it raised battering me, forcing me to hunch forward with my face pressed into Ameline's shoulder and hers to mine. But I still heard the sorcerer speak.

Every word.

"I did break you!" I tried to look up, caught a glimpse of Belaisle striking at Demetrius with one fist, but the former Steam Union sorcerer simply twisted to the side, the blow going wide.

"You didn't," Demetrius said in his kind and gentle voice. "I held on, Liander. Even after you killed my parents. Even after you threatened the love of my heart. Even when you crushed me and took my power." Tears rose in my eyes, my heart constrictin