Elina XII

The moment Elina was attacked by Levon, Damonq ripped his hand back, taking part of Darkness’ heart with his fist locked around it. The evil screamed, throwing his head back and then forward to crash into Damonq’s forehead. Damonq fell back, hitting the floor of the verandah. Blood poured from wounds in his chest and neck where the master evil creature had ripped at him. In his fist was part of the blackened heart and he kept his fingers closed tightly around the prize.

Darkness, spraying acid-like blood over the flooring, rails and even the side of the house, staggered back and fell, landing almost in Elina’s lap.

She dragged the ice pick from under the railing where she'd stashed it after her third dream. She rolled once, bringing her right against the master creature. He caught her head in his hands as if he might break her neck. Staring into his eyes, she thrust the ice pick into his heart, using both hands and every bit of strength she had. Simultaneously, Damonq tossed the bit