Chapter 158
Author: Anakin Detour
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Tessa, Mia, and Julian fought valiantly alongside him, their determination igniting the shadows surrounding them, intertwining with Dexter’s own power as they confronted Nightshade. The atmosphere crackled with energy, the balance of light and darkness shifting with each movement.

“Push her back!” Tessa shouted, her fists glowing with a brilliant light as she struck at the swirling shadows. “We have to break her control over them!”

Dexter nodded, channeling the energy flowing through him into a focused strike. “Together!” he yelled, and they launched their combined powers at Nightshade.

The collision sent shockwaves through the warehouse, illuminating the dark corners with blinding light. Nightshade staggered, her eyes narrowing as she tried to maintain her grip on the shadows. “You fools! You think you can defeat me with mere light?”

“Light is stronger than you think,” Julian replied, rushing forward to confront the nearest thrall. “You’re not their master; you’re their prison!”

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