My lips curled into a sinister smile, as I broke every bone of his, crippling him to the ground. I used my magic and focused on his palpitating heart. I began to use my magic to squeeze the life out of it. His screams were music to my ears, and with a swift tilt of my head, I made it stop. But I knew it was only a matter of seconds before he regained consciousness again.

I turned to my horse, instantly feeling a sizzling surge of energy in me, emerging. I groaned, collapsing on my knees, fighting off the darkness that had grown stronger. But at every attempt, I...