Marcus was so greedy for the powers, for the essence of life that flowed from her that he couldn't stop himself. Her life force was enticingly drawing him. He wanted it all like a selfish bastard. His head swam as he fed from her like a vampire, or worse than one because the vampire fed on blood. He was feeding on her life.

"Uhnn…" A soft muffled moan reached his ears. A whimper that was there or not. He couldn't discern because all he focused on was the white light that encased both of them. He couldn't believe that the little girl was a reservoir of such vast power. He...