The room shook as Scarlett and Victor's magic slammed into each other. You could almost taste the dark energy coming off him. Scarlett’s heart was racing, but this time, her power wasn't just kicking in on its own. She knew it was there, how it flowed through her, wild but under her control.
Victor was no longer just a rogue leader. He was something darker than she could have guessed. He was surrounded by this cold, weird energy, and Scarlett could feel it pulling her in.
You're my pawn, Victor hissed, his voice nasty. You're nothing without me. You think you can control this magic? Think you can beat me?
Her chest got tight, but she stood my ground, heart hammering. No way was she letting him win.
I'm not your pawn, she said, her voice steady, even though she was buzzing with power. I
