Kael knew he didn't have much time.
The blood streaming from his nose, eyes, and ears was getting worse.
He made a decision.
All the darkness and lightning receded inside him. The twin domains collapsed simultaneously—the Primordial Void and the Heaven's Execution Chamber folding inward, their energy compressing back into his body. The void of space returned to its natural, silent state.
Draxos's eyes narrowed. The retreat of Kael's domains should have been a victory signal. But his instincts screamed otherwise. Every fiber of his ancient, battle-honed survival instinct told him that what was coming next was worse than anything that had preceded it.
He sensed danger from everywhere.
Kael raised his hand.
