The moon goddess chose wrong: twice
The memory shifted again waking up confused, scrubbing the mud from my shoes, throwing out the fruit, lying to Max about the mouse.
When the vision ended, I was gasping, tears streaming freely. Elder Selene’s eyes were wide with understanding.
“How did Dexter turn her, and how can he do this, did not turn her with a natural bite,” she said quietly. “He used forbidden blood magic after turning her, the witch did this, he can reach her whenever he wishes, especially when she is asleep or emotionally vulnerable. The link is still active.”
Max’s grip on my hand tightened until it almost hurt. “Can you break it?”