Madness
As the whip descended with murderous intent, Alora didn't flinch and helped Arihan who just stared at her without fear. As whip neared Alora transformed into a living phoenix. Using Sorcha's power, she spread her wings. The whip abruptly stopped, more like bowed to Sorcha before going back to Orla.
"Did you see that?" Zander whispered, his face a mixture of awe and concern. He had seen many battles and powerful mages, and watching his daughter wield such power made his heart race with both pride and fear.
Freya added with admiration, "Sistern't isn't just using Sorcha's power... she's commanding it."
Eugenie silently observed her daughter, the next crown princess, holding back her powers and evading the attacks so smoothly as though she had been using them for ages.
Despite using their power as little as possible, Orla had knocked on the door of death, then what about Alora?