“NO!” Melanie shrieked.
Brad looked blankly at Sybl and then at Melanie. For a moment, his eyes glowed yellow and Melanie could practically feel him trying to fight the magic. Melanie felt the anger in her grow. She felt completely inadequate and severely inexperienced when it came to facing Sybl. But she had to do something!
“Brad, come here,” Melanie called, extending her hand expectantly.
Brad didn’t move. Sybl tossed her dark black hair back behind her shoulders.
“He can’t hear you, not really,” Sybl said nonchalantly. “He can only hear my voice. And will only obey my command. Whatever you’re saying comes out as garbled jibberish to his ears thanks to my spell.”
Melanie looked at Brad, now wishing more than ever she’d allowed him to mark her. She could have mind-linked him th
