Rayline.

Cole let out a slow breath, as if trying to calm himself down. I hold on to his side, trying to provide support.

"But I'm not done with you yet," Lilith continues with a sinister smile.

"Cole!" I exclaim as his body abruptly slips out of my arms, throws onto the stairs of the dais, and lands hard on his back. A groan escaped his lips.

"To think a half-breed like you could beat me." Lilith walked haughtily towards Cole, her smile full of disdain. "What happened to all those threats, huh?" she asked, her eyes flashing with cruelty as she lifted her hand, making his eyes widen and...