She put on her clothes and walked outside to see their tent surrounded by beasts of every kind: wolves, snakes, and every type of huge beast the forest could throw at them.
Goosebumps covered Elora's body at their sheer numbers. 'Those children better be worth it.' This thought flashed through her mind as she used her powers.
Thorn felt the air grow cold as black smoke poured from Elora's hands, gradually enveloping their campsite.
He watched her intently, trying to know what her magic affinity was. He had never seen black smoke, which exuded such cold air before.
The shadow guards, witnessing the queen's power for the first time, were deeply shocked but showed no outward signs.
The beasts outside grew confused as their prey disappeared, unable to even catch their scents.
Their roars weakened, pacing around the tent for a while before slipping back into the forest.
