Mirav vs Bracken

Bracken turned and stalked toward Mirav, who was lying on his back, hands held up to maintain the shimmer of his magical shield.

  "I'll break you if I must," Bracken said.

  Eyes brimming with malice, Mirav spat at him.

  Bracken held up a fist, his whole arm trembling. The shimmer in the air seemed to fold, then shattered. Mirav screamed.

Chapter 24