Eartha On Her Way

Emily's POV. The world seemed to slow down as Garrett's hand descended, dark energy crackling around his fingers. I could see every detail with painful clarity - the triumphant gleam in Alpha King's eyes, the cruel twist of Luna Queen's lips, and worst of all, the broken bodies of my mates scattered across the marble floor. Time stretched like taffy, each second an eternity of despair. I wanted to close my eyes, to shut out the horrific scene before me, but I couldn't. I owed it to the triplets to face this end with courage, even if it was the last thing I'd ever do. As Garrett's magic hurtled towards me, a desperate, primal cry tore from my throat. It wasn't a spell or an incantation, just raw emotion given voice. "No!" And then, something inside me shattered. It felt like a dam breaking, a rush of power unlike anything I'd ever experienced before flooding through my veins. My skin tingled, every nerve ending alight with sensation. The air around me crackled with energy, and I could s