The world lurched again as he shot upward, flames curling after us like a comet's tail. I closed my eyes, squeezing my arm around him. The ship drew nearer, the shimmering ward growing larger and more defined, a dome of light that crackled against the storm.
"Can you break it?" he asked. "I can't risk using that kind of power while having you with me."
"I'll need a moment. Luxxa, you take the Star Guard back a little. It's going to be dangerous for a second, so stay clear till we get through," I ordered.
She looked about to protest, but Jenna grabbed her arm, and she nodded. "As you wish, my Lady."
They retreated to a safer distance, both from our enemies and the immediacy of Zephyriss's storm.
