Astrid's POV

Speeding down to the side corridor, I spot Finn holding my brother against the wall by his throat. Channeling my magic, I raise my hand and send the asshole the worst aneurysm I can. Releasing his grip on Jeremy, my brother-in-law falls to his knees, gripping his head in pain.

"Now, Finn, do you remember the last time you crossed my family?" I taunt, smirking at the idiot. "I recall it being a very incandescent experience. Let's try it again, shall we?"

With a flick of my wrist, I send my brother-in-law flying into the courtyard. Stalking after him, I summon a fire ball in my hand. Raising my arm to throw it, I hear someone walk up behind me.

"Astrid, stop." Freya demands, storming over to the two of us. Behind her, Jeremy, Kol, and an unknown man enter the courtyard.

Rolling my eyes, I turn back to kill my brother-in-law. However, before I can throw the fire, I am pulled away by Elijah.

"Enough!" he grits out, causing my eyes to narrow in anger.

"This isn't your fight." I mutter, pushing forward to reach Finn.

"I told you to stay your hand." my brother-in-law sternly reminds, causing me to let out an annoyed sigh. Disposing of the fire, I step back, glaring daggers into Elijah's skull.

"You know what. Fine. Have it your way." I state, clenching my fists at my sides. "I'd rather take my chances out there with white oak than spend another minute with you idiots."

Momentarily turning back to the group, I lock eyes with my husband. My gaze softens for a brief second at the hurt expression on his face. I have to look away before I can change my mind.

Without saying another word, I storm out of the compound, hearing my brother trail behind me. After we get a good distance away from the building, Jeremy finally catches up to my side.

"As much as I appreciate still being able to breathe, what was all that about?" he questions, sending me a soft smile.

"I'll explain later." I mutter, stopping in my tracks. "You go ahead and go back to the apartment. I'll meet you there. I need to take care of something first."

Upon hearing my comment, my brother sends me a knowing look. Scoffing slightly, I feel a smile creep onto my face.

"I've just got to run by the tomb to grab something. I'll be ten minutes tops." I detail, playfully pushing against his shoulder.

After a brief moment, Jeremy reluctantly nods his head and walks off toward his home. As soon as I can no longer see him, I speed off.

Racing to an open field in the outskirts of the city, I stop and drop to my knees. Without warning, my hands begin rapidly shaking. In an attempt to steady myself, I place my hands on the ground.

As my fingers graze the tips of the grass, I feel my magic expel a shock wave into the Earth below. Watching in horror, I see the trees nearby be uprooted and shattered upon impact.

Once the ground settles, the forest begins falling like dominos. Staring at my hands in shock, I let out a shaky breath. What the fuck did that spell do to me?