She sensed that something was amiss. Magnus had the potential to become everyone's worst nightmare. He manipulated others like pawns on a chessboard. Then, she awoke abruptly to a loud noise. When she glanced at the wall clock, it was quarter to three in the morning. Then, she noticed that Zander was no longer in bed. Panicking, she got up from bed, and left the bedroom to investigate. They were all gathered in the living room, with someone bound in the center, secured by a magical rope.

"Zander?" she called. "Finally, you’re awake!” The moment she heard his voice, her eyes widened in disbelief when everything was just a dream....