Sephora smiled at the sea of faces, their eyes all filled with steel and hope. A bastion of flame before the darkness, that is what they would be. Together they had a chance to save her family back in the Mortal world. Overwhelming joy filled Sephora's heart, the same time Ambrose's hand slid into hers once again and he gave her a gorgeous smile. Sephora reciprocated it with a grin of her own, before together they descended the steps into the waiting crowd of people.The Lords and Ladies gathered before Ambrose and Sephora. Brigand with them, along with Joe and Ravyn and even Governor Hans stood, unsmiling, next to Lance and Megan. The latter still giving the Governor looks that could kill, and Lance smirking at the sight.Sephora bowed her head in greeting and thanks to all the Ardanams gathered before her. Without their support, they had no hope against Vince.Lady Valda gave Sephora a wicked smile in return and despite her original suspicions about the mysterious winged female, Sep

Ambrose shuffled uncomfortably under the Lady's gaze. And Sephora would have been happy to simply watch him squirm, but the male host of the Assembly had now taken to the stage, announcing that the Assembly was over and everyone should head home.Sephora's heart fell, they still had so much to plan and organise... But tomorrow was another day, and she had to remember that it was still a lot to take in for some people - so much had happened in just a few hours.Sephora said her goodbyes to Lance and Megan, wishing them well and hoping to see them again soon. Lord Rhonan and Victoria left without another word to either Sephora or Ambrose - they didn't take it personally, though Sephora was seriously questioning what Ambrose's definition of 'old friend' was from Lord Rhonan's behavior toward them. Lord Silas mumbled his farewell to Ambrose, and Sephora was finally formally introduced to Ravyn's mate, Brigand."I'm so happy that you two sorted everything out between you." Sephora said to

Ambrose gave her a smile that threatened to break her heart, as he pulled away and reached down to pass her sword to her."Thank you for staying with me, Sephora." He replied, his voice soft and comforting, his eyes burning with such intensity they almost seemed to glow despite the darkness around them. "For loving me, believing in me, and for all the joy you have given me - my life is yours."Sephora took her sword from her mate's hands, though his words had cut through to her heart harder than any forged sword."And my life is yours." She replied with all her heart and soul, giving him another kiss, before throwing on her armour and strapping her sword across her back.Ambrose nodded at her, strapping his own sword by his side. They were ready for war.They both sprinted out the door and into the courtyard where their men were already assembled. Swiftly mounting their horses and taking off straight for the Veil-Stones, Sephora at the lead and Ambrose by her side.They both lead thei

[Sephora]The sky was still darkened with what seemed like a cloud of infinite smoke and death. The tidal wave of Vince's men continued to slam into Sephora and Ambrose's defenses. Though they were holding strong, a line of silver holding back the inky black darkness - the line was beginning to crumble and the men were starting to tire. They couldn't hold this up forever, something had to give.But they had no reinforcements. No reinforcements were coming to their aid.Over the sounds of battle cries and the screams of dying males and females, Sephora tried to wrap her mind around what that meant about the fate Veil-Stones. And more importantly, what it would mean for her family's fate, the fate of the Mortal world.Neither could she think of a solution. Those extra armies were all they had as a plan of defense, and now...Sephora's bloodied hands began shaking again, that familiar fear and hopelessness was beginning to paralyze her once again. New doubts began swimming around in her

[Ambrose]The Lord of mountains sprinted toward the dark Lord with a earth rumbling growl. Not even waiting for Sephora to give the order to attack, before Ambrose was summoning spears of diamond and obsidian to his hands and hurling them with all his immortal strength.Vince had barely enough time to respond, before his grey eyes went wide and he dodged, summoning shields of black mist to block the oncoming attacks. After 500 years of knowing each other, they both knew how each other moved, knew how powerful each other's Soulborn power was.So it was hardly a surprise to see the fear flickering behind the dark Lord's eyes, hidden carefully behind that serpentine grin of his. He knew what Ambrose was capable of doing, knew what kind of terrors he could achieve with his power.Ambrose was barely holding that side of him at bay. The mere sight of Vince, already stirring his rage into something dark and wild.Punches and cannon balls of flame shot past Ambrose, their heat and intensity en