Chapter 101

Seris’s POV

The snarls and barks of the wild wolves welcoming their dinner sounded like music to her ears.

“You did well,” I praised, regaining control of my power to finally bring Valeria down. Even stripped of her wolf companion, I knew she still wielded magic—but I was determined to defeat her, no matter the cost.

“You killed my wolf!” Valeria shrieked, rushing toward me. It didn’t surprise me that she’d broken free of my hold. I braced myself, igniting her mid-charge with searing blue flames. Her agonized cries echoed as she collapsed into the snow, rolling to soothe her burning skin. I extinguished the fire instantly with an icy blast, seized my sword, and lunged—before she could heal, if she even could.

I slashed her roasted flesh again and again. Dozens of crimson lines appeared across her torso and limbs, blood spilling into the white snow beneath her. My breath came in ragged bursts; my skin prickled with sweat. My desire to spill her blood su