Lacey
Angela’s eyes widened. I could taste the fear coming off of her as Serene pushed power from our body directly into hers. I watched as the color left her face, leaving her pale and shaking, gasping for breath, before Serene called the power back to us.
I strongly suggest you tell the truth this time. I am really fighting to control it and not just kill you right here.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Angela sobbed, almost convincing me—but not Serene. She could feel her better than I could and quickly pushed power back into her, harder this time. Her face turned red as her mouth flapped. I heard a few cracks before Serene again pulled the power back.
This is your last chance to tell the truth.
She sobbed harder. “I don’t know what exactly the magic is. I just know it con
