Chapter 56

CLAIRE's POV

I became disoriented as the speed of the large rock coming towards me began to multiply. I could hear Emmaline and Danica yelling at me to cast a protection spell but I was frozen, unable to move my mouth or my hands.

The rock flew by me, grazing my skin and I heard it crash to the ground behind me. Beads of sweat began to form on my forehead and I could feel it drip down to my cheek.

“Seems like I missed.” Martha said with a small smirk tugging on her lips.

Missed? There was no way she missed. She did it intentionally. Was she toying with me? From the smug look on her face, I already had my answer.

“Get ready, I will not say it again.” Martha threatened.

I exhaled and began to chant the protection spell as Martha slung another large rock at me. The same yellow light appeared in-between my hands and it was just as unstable as it was the first time.

I muttered curses and tried to stabilise the spell, but it was too late. The large rock came flying towards me. I used my han