I watched her movements with great caution, every muscle in my body taut. That last attack had nearly taken my life, and even now, I hadn't escaped without consequences.
My arm throbbed painfully, the damage severe. It would take a moment to regenerate, but if she launched another of those devastating attacks before I was ready, I might not be able to dodge.
I can't underestimate this dragon. Not for a second.
I glanced at the timer ticking in my mind. Eighty seconds left. That was all I needed—eighty seconds until my power would skyrocket. Until then, every second counted. I had to survive.
She moved again, faster than my eyes could track. Her claws were like massive, curved blades, tearing through the very fabric of space as she slashed. I could feel the force of her presence alone weighing down on me, the pressure suffocating.
