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Chapter 18: Cassandra's Magical Enchantment

Author: Mary Ann
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-19 05:58:34

"Did you really thought you could avoid me?"

The voice, loaded with poison, had terrible attraction and twisted melody. Heart pounding, I wheeled in time to see Cassandra emerge from the shadows. Her long, midnight-black cloak billowed in the awful air; her emerald-green eyes sparkled with malignant joy.

Dax warned me with a snarling defensive stride forward. His claws came wide, ready for fight.

"I should have known you were behind this," I said, flames flickering slightly around my hands. "Your methods won't apply to me going forward."

Cassandra laughed bitterly, frigid and harsh. Mockingly cooing, "Oh, little Luna," she said, "I'm not here to play tricks." I am here to complete you.

Before we could react, Cassandra waved her hands and black energy spun around her fingers like living shadows. The earth trembled and twisted, thorny vines rising from the ground blocked any avenue of escape.

Stay near! Dax began to bark in a guarding stance.

I summoned my flames, the heat becoming stro
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