Black Ice Queen fought with all she had, fending off elemental arrows while closing the distance, leaving the alien with no chance to hurt Marlon.
She was usually the type to avoid conflict when there were other capable hunters around who could take care of it.
But that changed. She wanted nothing at this point but to ensure Marlon's survival. It was not personal. The world needed him.
A fate that would change the world had been halted slightly because of him. If he died, that darkness would swallow Arden whole.
She had a lovely husband. She had children and friends. This fight was to protect them. It was to protect the future they lived in.
She gritted her teeth as she flung aside a dozen arrows with a simple wave of her hand, then she channeled more aether into her body and closed the distance even faster. At the same time, she prepared her attack, her focus sharp and unwavering.
But then,
"What!"
Her opponent had disappeared.
