Chapter 121. Darkness

Victor POV

I can feel the sensation of worms starting to crawl up my fingertips, as I see them start to turn purple as if they were losing all the blood they had there.

I endure the sensation and hold Ayla's wrist, close to the bracelet, and it's like having my body invaded by these shadows. They're different from the ones Strïth manipulates... No, I'm wrong, the shadows are the same, the difference is that these are not controlled but in their purest state.

Ayla turns to me, her emerald eyes completely black.

"You dare defy me?" Her voice comes out almost cadaverous.

I start to hear whispers and see shadows moving around Ayla's ears as if talking to her.

"Yes," I reply, lifting my chin.

I can feel the aura around her increasing, pressing down on mine, the shadows begin to consume my arm, rotting the flesh, but I don't let go of her wrist.

"For you have no authority in this place," I add.

"I am your Queen," Ayla replied and the p