Chapter One Hundred & Thirty Two

—JASMINE

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“You’ve fucked me up” Denzel begins.

“Now come closer”

I move closer to Denzel, my body betraying my will. His hand reaches out to claim me, his touch looming like a dark specter. The night air thickens, cold and oppressive, as if conspiring against me.

Alison seethes behind me, her rage palpable. "Stop this madness, Denzel!"

Denzel's smirk twists into a snarl. "Shut up, you filthy traitor. I'll deal with you when I'm done with her."

"Traitor, says the traitor himself!" Alison spits, her voice venomous.

Hunter joins the chorus of outrage. "You deceived us!"

Denzel's laughter sends shivers down my spine. "I didn't deceive you. You're both just blind fools. It would've been nicer to claim one of your bodies."

His words drip with malevolence, and I feel a surge of revulsion.

I turn to face Alison, our eyes locking in a silent understanding. She wore the cursed necklace around my neck; she could free me.

Alison's gaze flashes with recognition, and I turn back to Denzel.

"Now le