There Will Be Nothing But Ash

The spear was cutting through the air so fast Asher didn't even have the time to react or think. 

Even before he could blink, the tip of the spear was already about to pierce his heart. He knew Iryna had somehow compromised the castle, so using his master access wasn't an option. He could only think of transforming into Hellbringer, even if that could mean exposing his only ace up his sleeve.

However, suddenly a gust of wind blew past his face as a gothic beauty stopped the spear with her bare hands right before it could pierce his skin.

Asher literally felt as if he had dodged a bullet and saw Rowena standing in front of him as if to shield him.

The five Bloodburn Guards immediately appeared before him and surrounded his chair as if acting as a shield for him. He realized Rowena must have ordered them to protect him even though their duty was to protect her. This made him realize even more how determined she was to keep him alive.