Kristen's pov.

I turned to see Agatha and Jake, their faces etched with anger, as they staggered towards me, they were badly wounded.

“Kristen, get away from it,” Jake shouted. “That beast is dangerous,” he warned.

I turned to the beast as he reached for my forehead. I tried screaming but all that came out was silence as though my voice had been stolen.

“Don't fight the darkness,” I heard the demonic voice inside my head. “Just embrace it, Kristen.”

Slowly my vision became blurred as I became weaker, I could hear silent whispers and cries from Jake.

Hours felt like eternity as I finally opened my eyes, I stood...