Clara screamed, running toward her mother.
Ethan moved faster. He lunged toward Martha, activating his Sovereign. The blue light from his ring flashed, attempting to stabilize Martha's dissipating energy.
But it was too late.
With a horrifying hiss, Martha Thorne’s body completely vanished, like dust caught in the wind. All that remained was the silver locket she had given him, lying on the cold marble floor.
Clara collapsed to the floor, screaming hysterically. She couldn't believe what she had just seen. Her mother... vanished.
Ethan stood in the middle of the room, his hand still outstretched, his Sovereign ring flickering dimly. His eyes stared at the spot where Martha had disappeared. His face was expressionless, but in the depths of his eyes, an infinite storm of rage raged.
He
