As Emily and Ankhur faced off, the other people in the room started getting involved and heated voice rose.
A conflict was brewing between Erik's family, and Naeku's, even while Erik was absorbed in his own thoughts, and Naeku only watched miserably. Usually she was more assertive and confident, but her loyalties were torn right now.
For a moment, Erik was too caught up in Elora's predicament to notice what was happening behind him, but then he glanced at Naeku's tear-stained cheeks and snapped out of it.
"Enough!" he roared, a wave of power trailing his voice that immediately shut everyone else up. He turned around and looked sombrely at Emily. "Ankhur has been a faithful ally, despite Enkai's antagonism, and more importantly, he is your sister's father. He is family, so do not threaten his wives."
Corrupted red flickered in Emily's eyes as he glanced between Erik and Nadia. Her lips nearly curled up in a snarl. "B— But—"
