Ceri let out a fierce snarl.
The woman raised her hand, her palm glowing with green demonic energy. "Quickly, Lady Hera, step back!"
She was about to unleash her power when Hera shouted, "Stop!"
The moment the command left her lips, a suffocating aura saturated the atmosphere. An unseen force crushed down upon the room, demanding unconditional submission.
Ceri instantly shrank back into a tiny pup, while the woman collapsed onto her knees, the magic in her hands snuffing out completely as she stared up at Hera in sheer shock.
Hera exhaled a slow, shaky breath, pressing a hand over her hammering heart. "That was far too close..."
Turning toward Ceri, she fixed the creature with a sharp look. "You are never to attack anyone within these walls."
Ceri flattened his ears against his head, letting out a pitiful whimper as he pressed his nose to the carpet. Hera's resolve crumbled instantly.
She leaned down, carefully gathering the trembling beast into her arms.
