"What... did you say?" she whispered, a mixture of disbelief and frustration flashing across her ethereal face. Her flawless composure cracked, if only for a split second.
Jake held her gaze, unflinching, his body still pulsating with the intense energies he had suppressed. His mouth twisted into a grin, equal parts exhaustion and triumph. "You heard me. You've lost. You can't break me, and you know it."
The Moon Spirit's face twisted, her radiant features contorting with a mixture of anger and—was it fear? She took a step back, the shimmering silver light around her form dimming.