290 : Why Is It You?

CARLISLE

As I watch Elijah kick Dory, a surge of anger and protectiveness floods through me. Without thinking, I step in to shield her from his attack. I throw a powerful punch at Elijah, but he's stronger. He grabs my wrists and throws me to the floor, sending me flying across the room. As I lie on the ground, I feel a strange tingling sensation, a warmth spreading through my body.

Is it because of that magic that was put on me? No, it does not seem like it.

The energy that pulsates through my veins makes me sweat. It's like a wave of fire that courses through me, traveling from one vein branch to the next. The sensation grows stronger, overwhelming me. I feel as if I'm being consumed by a force beyond my control. My vision blurs, and I collapse to the ground, my consciousness fading.

It is all black for a moment until the darkness fades and a ray of light pierces through the dark screen. The light grows and grows until it has enveloped the space around me. For a moment, my body is