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~Cana’s POV:

Immediately after the guard’s words, power in the entire house went out, plunging us into a world of darkness.

From beside me, Mia yelped in surprise. I also would have done the same if not for the comforting presence that I recognized in front of me in seconds.

It was Zane, quickly acting like a protective shield if something was going to happen to me; I knew.

Sadly, as much as I appreciated his effort, it made things harder for me. His acting the way he has always done was making things harder for me.

“What is the meaning of this?!” Axel demanded, looking around in the dark room. “What’s going on?”

His words were followed by a loud shatter and a scream.

The sound of something falling came after that, along with several grunts and groans.

It was like a war was raging, and we could only hear the aftermath of it.

“Someone’s fighting?!” Ivy’s voice was filled with panic. I could vaguely see the way she stepped back, preparing to bolt at any given time.

I shook my head.