Chapter Twenty Seven

Ruby

A forceful energy swept through the air, and the unseen presence seemed to recoil, dissipating into the shadows. I felt a strange mix of relief and confusion, wondering about the mysterious force that seemed to haunt me.

There was something greater than Lilith out there that held a strong grudge against me.

Damian approached, his expression a blend of concern and softness, and he began to remove the net, releasing me from its hold, and I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. The net's entanglement had left me vulnerable, and in that moment, without a second thought, I wrapped my arms around him in a tight hug, not minding that I was creating physical contact between us.

I felt his body tense up for a moment, properly caught unaware but not resisting, and he responded with a protective embrace. His strong arms enveloped me, creating a shield from the chaos around me.

"I stopped a knife, Damian, before it killed me. I can't believe it," I said with a shaking voice clinging onto hi