DAISY'S POV

For just a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of doubt in Melissa's eyes. But then her expression hardened again.

"I became what I needed to become to get justice for my family," she said. "And it was worth it to see the fear in your eyes right now."

I realized that there was no reasoning with her. The hatred and dark magic had twisted her mind too much.

But I still had to try to protect my baby.

"Please," I said to the guards. "If you won't listen to me about Melissa, at least let my baby live. Take me back to prison, do whatever you...