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crackling power ball and flung it at the roof.
    It struck the edge of the building, sending bricks and
electrical sparks in all directions. The gunshots immediately ceased and he
heard one male guttural scream from that general direction. Graelen gathered
that he'd at least hit one of his targets. He started to run toward the
building to cut them off, but without warning darkness began creeping through
him, like black oil filling his veins. His motion slowed to a stop as he
realized too late that someone nearby was using.
    Shit! He attempted to move his feet, his intent to run over
to Rena, but the spell being woven around him rendered him helpless. He tried
to use his own power to free himself but nothing happened. The only way to
fight it would be to call up the dark magick, the kind he had to avoid at all
costs. One of these days, at any given time, he would go too far and the
darkness would take hold and never let go. It was too dangerous, but the only
choice he had as he watched Rena alone. His protection shield wouldn't hold for
long if he didn't break free.
    Taking a slow deep breath, he opened his mind to the deeper power
within, and the tight binds holding it in began to unravel, allowing it to rise
and weave through his body. His vision sharpened, becoming crisper and more
focused as the hold on him began to recede. Glancing at Rena, he found her
watching him closely. Her movements had calmed but she looked at him with fear,
stark and vivid, glittering in her eyes. The spell had woven through him
multiplying like a virus, weakening his power source. His body fought it, but
he feared it wouldn't be in time. His protective bubble around Rena was
deteriorating fast and he didn't have more than a couple of minutes left.
    “Hang on, baby, I'm going to get us out of this,” he
reassured Rena.
    “Graelen, I can feel it. It's so dark and heavy, it's taking
control of your body.” Her voice trembled with the fear he'd seen in her eyes.
“What is it?”
    “Damn it, Rena, close your mind. Someone is using me to get
to you. If you don't shut him out we’ll both lose.”
    “I don't know how to stop it.” Her voice rose with panic.
“This power—this energy is more powerful than anything I’ve experienced.
It hurts.”
    “Focus, Rena. You can close your mind to it. Take a breath
and relax, then just imagine a door shutting in your mind. Open it wide and
then slam it shut.”
    He watched her take a few deep breaths and close her eyes,
releasing the tension lines in her face. Convinced she would concentrate on the
task he gave her, he once again turned inward and focused on breaking the
spell. He had to trust that she would be strong enough to do as he asked. There
simply wasn’t time for any other option.
    Whoever held him was a force to be reckoned with. However,
even at this distance he could probably pull in power from his twin, if he
hurried. He relaxed and let the spell continue to weave around his body, but freeing
his mind to open to his brother Cash.
    Hear me, brother. I need your help.
    Only a few moments passed before he felt his brother join
the connection. A dark power, stronger than before—something more
powerful than he had expected—rushed forth to fight the damage caused by
the spell. Its bonds began to weaken but it wasn't happening fast enough. The
protection on Rena was nearly gone, and Graelen sensed a presence approaching
her. He had to break it now! He seethed white-hot anger when, with one last push
from Cash, he freed himself.
    Running over to where Rena crouched protectively on the
ground, he quickly scooped her up in his arms. The presence was dissipating,
but he wasn't taking any chances. I'm getting her the hell out of here.
    “Come on, baby, I've got you now.” He carried her back to
his car, setting her gently inside. After scanning the area to be certain no
one else still lurked, he ran back and grabbed her stuff from the front seat.
No way would she be staying in a motel alone. He