VERENA"Your threats mean nothing to me," I declare, my voice steady as I close the distance between us.Elijah's eyes narrow. "Then you will have no choice but to kill me," he hissed, his voice dripping with venom. "I won't stop, Rena. You know that. And that barrier you created? It won't last long."A wave of fear washes over me. He's right. The barrier I created is powerful, but it isn’t indestructible. With enough time and effort, Elijah can break free."And Ezra," he continues, his voice laced with a chilling menace. "He has parts of the Umbra within him. He will be mine. I will turn him to our side."My heart pounds in my chest. I can't let that happen. "Stay away from my kids," I growl, my voice low and menacing. "If you touch them, I will rip you to shreds."It pains me to say those words. I've always tried to be a peaceful person, tried to see if I can get to Elijah, but now, I'm willing to do anything to protect my loved ones.Even if it means that I’ll have to fight Elijah
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