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Myla
I stare at my palms. My hands drip with goop from the Contagion. I haven’t so much as made the thing flinch, let alone let Lincoln free. There’s no way to end this. I’m in a strange world with odd powers.
Aldred waves his hand at the Contagion. “Clarify the threat for her.”
A fresh branch oozes out from the Contagion’s side. The slimy appendage speeds across the clearing, stopping when the knife-like end hovers just above Lincoln’s eye. My mind washes clean with panic.
“Agree to Peli’s spell,” says Aldred in a sweet voice. “I will protect Lincoln and your loved ones. You’ll still be alive. It’s the best offer you’ll get.”
I try to meet Lincoln’s gaze. Total fail.
“Myla, look at me,” says my guy.
I can’t. If I do, I’ll lose my nerve. And I have to be strong here.
“Peli told
