Chapter 30: The Sacrifice of a Mother
Melissa’s POV
I opened my eyes and felt the cold stone floor on my back. Dark symbols danced across the room, and glowing shackles shackled my arms and legs. As the artefact hung over him, pulsing with raw energy, Damon stood in the middle, his face twisted with victory.
"You're awake," he replied in a mockingly silky voice. "All right. I want you to be present when a new age begins.
The chains burned across my skin as I gritted my teeth and struggled against them. "Damon, you won't get away with this."
The sound of his laughter reverberated menacingly. "Are you still not understanding? It's not just about me here. It has to do with the ultimate power—the future.
With rage brewing inside of me, I spat, "Power stolen from others."
Ignoring me, Da
