Thirty Nine

Cassie's POV

As we faced Will Teachery, his malevolent presence sent shivers down my spine. The darkness in his heart was palpable, and I could sense the twisted power he had embraced. But we were not afraid. We stood united, determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

"Will, there's still a chance for you to turn back," I said, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me.

He laughed, a cold and bitter sound. "Turn back? I have come too far to turn back now. Power is all that matters."

I exchanged a glance with Alder and Celina, and we knew that words alone would not sway him. We would have to show him the strength of our unity through action.

With a shared understanding, we lunged at Will, each of us attacking from a different angle. But he was quick and agile, evading our blows with a sinister grace. His dark magic crackled in the air, and I could feel its malevolent energy trying to penetrate our defenses.

We fought with all our might, each strike fueled by our determinatio