Blood splattered across the face of the black-haired woman, causing her to inhale sharply, her heart thumping loudly in her ears.
As she opened her eyes, she found Cristian above her, the glacial intensity in his eyes melting as he squatted down and lifted her gently.
"I'm here," his soothing voice calmed her racing heart. Glancing around, she noticed the soul being in a materialized state, impaled to the wall by an unusually long axe. "It's a demon," Beowulf hissed.
"Let's go," Cristian said, exiting the room with a stoic expression. When they reached the door, they encountered Lavinia, holding it firmly.
She turned to them, "Dozens of them are outside!"
Cristian could hear their voices, and they had already located the church. Beowulf rushed to assist, holding the door in place.
After incessant pounding on the door, the demons abruptly ceased their attack. Cristian's eyes flickered, and he gently released Cristina.
