The demon screamed the entire time. But bit by bit, she blasted it back, blasted it deeper. Until she saw it, curled within the core of her. Its true form … It was as horrific as she’d imagined. Smoke swirled and coiled about it, revealing glimpses of gangly limbs and talons, mostly hairless gray, slick skin, and unnaturally large dark eyes that raged as she looked upon it. Truly looked upon it. It hissed, revealing pointed, fish-sharp teeth. Your world shall fall. As the others have done. As all others will. The demon dug claws deep into the darkness. Duva screamed. “Pathetic,” Yrene told it.
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