Chapter 57

• The witches formed a circle around Eleanor, their faces set with determination. Eleanor took a deep breath, centering herself before beginning the incantation. The words flowed from her lips, imbued with power and purpose. As she chanted, the air around them seemed to shimmer, the magic taking form. The energy coalesced into a swirling vortex, pulsating with a dark, ominous light. Eleanor’s eyes gleamed with a mix of triumph and apprehension as she directed the spell toward its target.
• In the ballroom, Demion and Ariana were suddenly engulfed in a wave of darkness. The air around them grew heavy, pressing down on them with an almost tangible force. Ariana gasped, clutching Demion’s hand as she felt the magic closing in. “Demion!” she cried out, her voice filled with fear.
• “Leave!” Demion roared to the guests, and they all scrambled out of the ballroom. The rain had stopped pouring, and the red blood moon seemed to shine brightly, reflecting through the emerald necklace wrapped around Ariana’s neck. Tyler and Lucas stood at their normal positions, curious to know what would happen next. Demion glared at them, and they got the message immediately. They were the only ones left in the entire ballroom.