The Revenge of the Reincarnated Villainess
The light was warm, almost inviting, but as it approached her face, an inexplicable fear gripped her.
"Stay still," Callista instructed, her voice steady. "This light will illuminate the truth buried within you."
More churings in her stomach as the orb inched closer, Carmen felt a burning sensation against her skin, though the light hadn't yet touched her. She flinched, jerking her head back as if the light were scalding her.
"Fascinating," Callista murmured, her eyes narrowing. She adjusted her stance, chanting louder now, her voice reverberating through the room.