Gloria arrived with her aides outside the house and found Izaak trying to get inside the barrier. "Prince Izaak, this barrier is impervious to your efforts. I implore you to desist," she entreated, causing him to cease his attempts.
His countenance etched with frustration, Izaak turned to her. "What delayed you?" he demanded, his voice laced with urgency. "Dismantle this barrier. I must gain entry to rescue Magnus. Rubin is no ordinary man…"
"Indeed, Your Highness, I am well aware," Gloria acknowledged, her voice steady. "Rubin is a sorcerer, better than many witches in using spells and magic, including the dark ones." With a determined stride, she advanced towards the barrier. As her hand made contact with the shimmering wall, it dissipated, succumbing to the superior force of her energy. Rubin's magic was formidable, but Gloria's power was a force to be reckoned with.
