Chapter 21
As Ava stood there, frozen in fear, Ariana began to circle around her, her eyes gleaming with a malevolent light. "You're so beautiful," Ariana said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I can see why Elijah is so obsessed with you." Ava's heart skipped a beat as she heard Elijah's name. She knew that she had to keep her wits about her if she was going to survive this ordeal. "What do you want from me?" Ava demanded, trying to keep her voice steady. Ariana laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "Oh, I want so many things from you," she said. "But most of all, I want your magic." Ava's eyes widened in horror as she realized what Ariana was planning. "You can't have it," Ava said, trying to sound brave. Ariana's smile grew wider. "Oh, but I can," she said. "And I will. You see, I've been search
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