Mia’s POV

The room felt like it was spinning, Freya’s laugh still echoing in my ears. I couldn’t move, couldn’t breathe. And then it happened.

Nyla screamed a piercing, gut-wrenching scream that made my blood run cold. She clutched her head like something was trying to tear her apart from the inside.

“What’s happening to her?” I yelled, rushing to her side.

Madriod was already there, muttering spells under his breath, but nothing seemed to work. Nyla’s body started to glow faintly, the light pulsing like a heartbeat.

“Get back!” Rowan shouted, dragging me away.

The glow grew brighter, spreading out until it filled the entire room. It was blinding....