The cliff crumbled beneath my feet, sending me tumbling toward the dark abyss below. The demon's growls echoed in my ears, its claws only inches from my back. I could feel the earth falling away, and my body was weightless as I plummeted, eyes squeezed shut in fear.

I thought I was done for.

But then—

A powerful grip.

Strong hands wrapped around me, lifting me effortlessly from the fall. My eyes snapped open in surprise, and I realized I was no longer falling—I was flying. My body was pulled close against a warm chest, the strength of my savior’s arms holding me steady.

"You’re safe now," a calm voice whispered in my ear, soothing yet commanding.

Before I could fully process what was happening, their free hand flicked out, and glowing blades of light shot toward the demon below, striking it with deadly precision.

"Stay back," they growled, their voice cold and firm. "You won’t touch them again."

I couldn’t speak, but the reassurance in their arms was enough. I was safe. For now.