My stomach twisted.
“What did you do to Kieran, Sable?”
She shook her head lightly.
“Nothing he won’t survive. He’s much stronger than you think.”
“Did you hurt him?” My voice trembled. “Please tell me you didn’t hurt him – “
“No, of course not. Just a distraction.” She smiled faintly. “Don’t worry, Seph. I’ll take care of him. I’ll take care of all of them. I promise I’ll keep them safe. Even Ash.”
Ash.
My heart lurched.
I pulled my remaining glove from my hand and threw it to the ground.
“Stay back, Sable.”
She hesitated for a moment.
Then she smiled.
“You won’t hurt me, Seph.”
Tears streamed down my face. My whole body trembled.
“Please, Sable. Don’t make me do this.”
“I’m not afraid of you.” Her voice was almost gentle. “One day I’m going to tell your story.”
Her eyes shone with feverish excitement.
“It will be incredible. You’ll be remembered as a goddess.”
She tilted her head slightly. “Tell me that isn’t awesome.”
“Let me go, Sable.”
She shook her head. “I can’t.”
She flicked her hand.
A ring of ultraviolet fire burst to life around me.
Heat slammed into my skin.
“I can take this power,” I said, my voice shaking. “You know that.”
The air vibrated around me as my power stirred. I felt it coursing under my skin.
She smiled sadly.
“I know you can.”
Her eyes softened.
“But you won’t. Because we both know what happens after.”
