Chapter 16

Julianna POV

The darkness erupted into chaos as Jumpers appeared around us. Their teleportation left swirling distortions in the air.

Caleb and Cameron, transformed into they wolf form, charging forward. Kaid swooped and dived as a bat, using echolocation to disorient the enemy.

Lila and Lily stood ready, but their eyes gave out a sense of concern.

"I...can't use my magic," Lila said, her hands trembling.

Lily's face mirrored her sister's alarm. "Mine's fading too."

The Shadowwood's magic was draining their powers.

Scott's hand remained firmly around mine. "Stay close," he said, as we moved through the chaos.

A Jumper lunged at us, but Scott swiftly intercepted, his supernatural speed a blur.I watched in awe as he disarmed the attacker with precision. Caleb and Cameron fought valiantly, but the enemy's numbers seemed endless.

"We need to fall back," Kaid shouted, his bat form swooping past.

We retreated, but the Jumpers pursued.

Lila stumbled, her eyes wide with fear. "We're trapped.