I gripped the window frame tighter, my heart pounding in my ears.
I opened my mouth to scream for help, but no sound came out.
My eyes widened in horror.
"Let me see," the voice said again, soft but sharp, like it was slicing through my skull. "Let me see what you are."
The pressure inside my head grew worse, like invisible claws digging through my mind, tearing something open that wasn't supposed to be touched. My body refused to move. I couldn't pull away.
My hand shook on the window ledge. My legs nearly gave out.
"No," I whispered, barely able to form the word. "Get away from me." I cried out inaudibly.
I prayed for Rhydian or Alaric to wake up, and help me. But for some strange reason, they were fast asleep.
My only hope was Damon, but he was nowhere to be found.
Fear flickered through my eyes, boring deep into my soul.
'No Aeris, no… it can't end like this. It can't end like this…'
The blue pendant on my chest pulsed, shimmering like a star.
