94.

ASHER'S POV

It happened at the speed of lightning, all I could remember was that I was talking to Finnegan. It was really working and he was starting to soften, but before I could realize what was going on, Serafina who was originally hiding behind the tree crept out.

I was going to warm Finnegan, but it was too late because Serafina was too fast.

She immediately hit him with her powers before I could send a word of warning and began sucking out his life force.

"Serafina? Stop." I ordered even though I knew my command held no water.

She scoffed and didn't stop

Before my eyes, I saw Finnegan slowly turning into dust and it pained that I could do nothing to save him.

Even when I tried, it was a waste of effort.

Before I could aim my sword at Serafina and fight her to let go of him, she directed some of her magic at me and rendered me immobile.

"Serafina!" I shouted amidst gritted teeth.

The veins in my neck and forehead all popped up out of anger, the anger of seeing Serafina show so mu