The situation was spiraling out of control, and fear gripped me as I stared down at my burning hand. The thought of harming myself to break this tracking spell felt unbearable, like I was on the edge of a cliff with no choice but to jump.
This wasn’t just any spell; it was Lisa’s. What if something went wrong in the process and I bled to death? We were on the outskirts of town with no hospital nearby.
“Is there really no other option?” My voice came out strained, barely audible.
I could feel everyone’s eyes on me, but Belle’s reply was as plain as ever.
“No, Kimberly, blood magic needs blood magic to counter it,” she said firmly, her eyes hard. “You’re the only one who can break it."
The walls around us shook, nearly knocking me off balance. Outside, the wolves and witches growled an
