[Music recommendation: Jacob's Piano - Winter Melody]
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Gavriel had been ready to unleash his own power and reduce the demoness to ash, but he had sensed Aliana's need to exact her own vengeance.
So while she fought, he had silently supported her from behind, ensuring that not a single piece of falling debris touched a hair on her head while remaining ready to aid her should the demoness unleash an attack beyond what she could handle.
Without even realising it, he had extended that same protection to Cedric's body.
When Aliana went limp in his arms, Gavriel pressed his forehead against hers, wasting no time in channeling his energy into her in an attempt to heal her, just as he had done countless times before.
Behind him, the monstrous dragon-like hydra roared into the underground chamber. Its terrible screech shook the foundation beneath them, echoing the storm of emotions raging inside Gavriel.
