Kingdom of Today (Book of Arden #2)

Though the field seems barren and the battle lost, do not let your hope wither, for I shall carve a path where none yet exists.

The horn blast filled the enclosure, rough and raw. A bold, primal screech of rage, hate, and violence. Even in my spirit form, nerve endings screamed in protest; the pain of each wild note reverberated throughout my entire being. Ripples of agony nearly buckled my knees.

The royals smashed their hands over their ears and screamed. Domino stood in battle position, his eyes glittering with challenge as though he’d waited for this his entire life. Victors had vanished.

The nightmare lasted forever or mere seconds, I wasn’t sure. My brain was currently the consistency of soup. The moment the sound tapered to quiet, realization dawned. The last sign. It had happened.