Hundred Fourty-four

As Blaze stepped out of the cave, a mysterious force immediately pulled him towards Sandro. He wondered if it was Brianna and her Coven at work, or perhaps it was the cave itself, now that he had left its protective walls.

Lost in thought, Blaze strode towards Sandro, who was still focused on the relentless onslaught he was unleashing.

"Where's Bella?" Sandro snarled, his narrowed eyes fixed on Blaze. He exerted even more strength, releasing the large brick he held. Sandro had used these bricks on the wall while the witches by his side cast spells on the structure. He had initially brought a hundred, but he doubted if there were even half that number remaining.

Yet, he hadn't managed to breach it.

"Blaze," Sandro growled when Blaze didn't respond. "Do I need to force the words out of your mouth?"

"Arabella won't be coming," Blaze replied, his voice mirroring Sandro's intensity. "It's me you're after; take me with you and do as you please."

"You think it's you I want? You must be delus