I bit back a chuckle of disbelief. Was this really happening? Or was I just in a bad dream?

I pinched myself hard, gritting my teeth when the pain struck sharper. This was real.

I had fallen into a trap, a recurring trap.

How did this happen? And why was El not talking? Why was my magic not functioning?

I could hear Daniel distinctly, bragging about how he was going to deal with me for turning him down, for playing him like an animal at every turn, but I was rather concentrated on bringing up my magic.

Tears stung my eyes when I realized nothing was happening. I was helpless....