Maelis POV

I swung the metal pipe with every ounce of strength I had, aiming right for the center of the glass.

CLANG!

The impact vibrated right up to my shoulder socket. The glass didn’t even crack. Instead, the force rebounded, sending a shockwave that felt like it was going to rip my muscles apart through my arm. I dropped the pipe, gasping in pain, clutching my numbing wrist.

Inside the box, Lucian had slumped to the floor. His eyes were half-closed, his chest heaving as he fought the gas. Kellan was already unconscious beside him.

“Selene, stop!” Melanie rushed toward me and grabbed my shoulder, “It’s reinforced! You can’t...