ALEXANDER. The first thing I saw was Royce collapsing to the floor. It was dark yet I could see him wriggle in pain on the floor. My heart skipped a beat as I instinctively moved forward, ready to grab him, to pull him up but then a strange woman stepped between us. Her eyes, sharp and unwavering, met mine, and I froze. There was power in her gaze, something I couldn’t yet name. She moved her hand in sync with the chant that fell out of her mouth. The words twisted through the air like coils of smoke. Goosebumps grew on my skin from every chant that left her mouth. Royce screamed in agony. His cried were so raw, so primal, it sent shivers down my spine. I reached out, my fingers trembling, but she commanded me to step back. I froze yet listened to her. I could not explain how and why I did. The cries filled the dark room. Dread grew. What was happening? How did I get here? Why was she punishing Royce and not me? Perhaps she wanted to be done with him and come for me? I tried
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