Chapter 162: Unknown Magic

Ivy's POV

“I’m definitely not hiding something!”

As everyone’s confused expressions shift to me, I flush bright red, realizing just how strange my blurted words sound.

“Sorry,” I clarify with a quick, awkward smile. “Um. What I’m trying to say is that I have no idea how any of that happened–if I knew, I’d tell you, but I really don’t.” I pause, thinking back to everything. “Mostly, what I remember is feeling incredibly anxious and worried about everyone’s safety. And then it was like time just stopped. Everything froze.”

My words echo solemnly around the room. My eyes flutter shut as I recall the two instances of my strange power taking effect.

The first time, with Spencer, had been a nightmare. I still remember how horrified I was to see him slaughtering all of those warriors in cold blood. He looked unlike I’d ever seen him before. It was scary. I was terrified–that was the most scared I’ve ever been. I’d never admit it to Spencer, but sometimes I still think about how his hands f