The Voice

Elena

"Darius will break the news unless I allow him to extract my Ocular Powers," I announced what was in Darius' message with dread.

I felt my fingers slowly uncurl around the scroll and it slowly fell to the floor. Everyone also looked shock.

He was so really desperate that he would do anything to get my powers. I should have known he wouldn't want anything that would threaten the seat of the Councillor.

I wonder what Derek thought about all this or if he was even involved at all. He was supposed to be my fatef bethrothed. One who would go to lengths to protect me and...