Chapter 160

Emily’s POV

I cried out to the Moon Goddess, to my mother, to anyone who could hear me. 

Help me.

And through the noise in my head, my mother’s voice answered, clear and loud.

“You passed the test, Emily. Only the soul that doesn't want power is worthy of holding it. My brave girl… the gifts is yours. Use it.”

A sudden explosion of energy broke out from the center of my soul. It didn't just rush back; it felt completely endless, like a bottomless ocean filling a tiny cup.

Declan gasped, his head snapping toward me in pure shock.

“Oh, Emily…” Declan laughed, a crazy, wild sound echoing in his throat. “This is incredible. There is so much power inside you!”

His grip tightened, his face completely crazed. “With this, you and I will conquer the entire world within days. We will be invincible. I’m going to take you to my bed the second this ritual is done.”

I looked straight into his changing eyes, without