Bound By Fate
The blood drained from my face.
"But your mother refused to accept that fate," Mabel said. "She fled before they could get to her, disappearing into the night just as Ivan's mother had once done. And when the time came… she gave birth to you."
I felt like my chest was caving in.
"When Ivan returned and learned what transpired, his rage was incomprehensible. In his anger, he declared war against The Skin and Blister, leaving nothing but ruin in his wake. Some were able to flee, but those that didn't were given options-stand with him and accept his dark blessing or die. Many chose death. But some… some surrendered. And when they did, they let his magic corrupt them, twisting them into somethin