Alecto flinched as he sent the spell her way, her shield charm going up just a second too late. The pain hit her suddenly and her mouth opened as if she were going to cry out, but she swallowed the sound with her pride, unwilling to give him that sort satisfaction. She managed to remain upright long enough to send a stinging jinx back at him, wand still aimed at his torso. It was then that she finally doubled over from the pain, a quiet gasp escaping her lips.