From the moment I put on the necklace, I felt a calm within me. My power was no longer suffocating me, nor did it leave me. It pooled into the gem around my neck, always connected to me. The necklace was simple, but in its simplicity, it left a big impression. A large crimson-red gem, it was as if it were a huge pearl made of glass, held in place by an eagle's claw, its talons wrapped around the ball, keeping it firmly in place. The pendant hung on a long chain, allowing it to be easily concealed between my breasts. There was still no indication of who had sent this to me. No voices in my head giving me any advice. Once again, I was alone. The power that flooded my thoughts had settled now though, and I could think clearly, remembering I needed to escape. That need became more apparent whe
