I couldn't react immediately but fortunately Trevas suddenly appeared next to me and pulled me away.

Trevas' left hand was wrapped around my shoulder and my face was pressed against his chest but I could still see how Hailey struggled to stand up and tried to attack again. Trevas stretched out his right hand in Hailey's direction and before Hailey could stand up straight Trevas released black magic from her hand and Hailey immediately sprang up and writhed in pain.

"Are you ok?" Trevas asked before holding me in both arms. I nodded before turning to Hailey who was now surrounded by royal guards and prevented from wandering again.

“No!...