As Ava's icy laughter echoed through the darkened woods, I felt a surge of determination coursing through my veins, mingling with the crackling energy of my purple flames. Leora's cry for help fueled my resolve, urging me forward into the heart of the confrontation.
"Leora!" I shouted, my voice ringing with both desperation and defiance. "Hold on, I'm coming for you!"
Ava's smirk widened at my words, her gaze icy and calculating as she stepped further into the flickering torchlight. "Oh, how touching," she mocked, her tone dripping with disdain. "But I'm afraid your precious lover isn't going anywhere."
My jaw clenched, the flames dancing at my fingertips intensifying with my rising fury. "Release her, Ava," I commanded, my voice steady despite the turmoil raging within me. "Or face the consequences."
