Let’s see what it does to Shadowvin.
“Quickly!” I call. “Let’s point our power toward the Shadowvin before the Colonel’s prison falls apart.”
“Got it,” says Knox.
“I’ll try,” cries Elle.
My heart leaps into my throat as we all strain to move our arms and redirect our magic. Meanwhile, the Colonel falls onto his side, barely conscious. The containment spell is still working, but for how much longer?
The Colonel’s body falls limp. The bars of the containment spell disappear. The Shadowvin float closer to Elle.
Tears roll down my cheeks. I’m not sure when I started crying, but I can’t seem to stop.
It’s over. I’ve failed.
One, two, three … All the Shadowvin fly into Elle’s body. She screams in pain as she fights back. The sound tears through my soul.
“No!” Knox lets out a massive how
