Everything happened in a blur. The scene that Melovine, Elley, Kiera, and Prince Ivive witnessed shifted abruptly that night. Mizak's sword impaled Teri's abdomen, dark energy coiling around the blade. Mizak, now in control, drew the sword back to his hand.
Teri's consciousness wavered, and he tumbled down the roof. Prince Ivive caught him just before he hit the snowy ground. "Teri!" Prince Ivive's voice trembled with worry.
Melovine, Kiera, and Elley rushed to their side. Selina's anger flared. "The stab—it's laced with black magic. Something is definitely wrong with Mizak, assuming he's still Mizak."
Teri staggered to his feet, dark energy clinging to his wound. His healing was sluggish, and pain knifed through him. "Brother!" Elley's cry echoed.
Melovine's brow furrowed. "How does Mizak possess black magic?"
Prince Ivive's voice steadied. "We must protect each other. Subdue him, but don't kill him. We don't know what's afflicting him."