Selene's eyes flashed with anger, but even she couldn't deny that she was reaching her limit.
Lucian's strength was overwhelming, his every move calculated to exploit her weaknesses. It was only a matter of time before he would gain the upper hand completely.
But as Lucian closed in for what he believed would be the final blow, Selene drew upon the last reserves of her strength, channeling it into one final, desperate attack.
With a roar of defiance, she struck out, her power surging forward in a wave of darkness.
Lucian's eyes widened in surprise, but it was too late to dodge.
The force of Selene's attack hit him squarely, driving him back a few steps. For a brief moment, it seemed as though she might have turned the tide of the battle in her favor.
But then Lucian straightened, a cruel smile spreading across his face as he wiped away a trickle of blood from his lip. "Impressive," he admitted, his voice low and menacing. "But not enough."
