Chapter 14. The Right Timing

Charlotte’s POV

As soon as my blood made contact with the squirrel, it vanished instantly and I was struck by a powerful force from an unknown source. The impact was so strong that I fell to the ground, unable to withstand it.

Much to my surprise, I found myself levitating in the air, and the pain in my chest had disappeared completely. I looked around and saw everyone staring at me in shock, but I couldn’t understand what was happening. It all occurred so quickly—one moment I was floating in the air, and the next my bones were expanding, as if I were being torn apart.

I felt a burning sensation spread out across my body which led me to let out a painful cry. My clothes were being torn to shreds, but that was the least of my concerns. It felt as though my consciousness was being locked away in a dusty old room, while a new entity took over.

Suddenly, lightning appeared in the sky and struck me directly. Surprisingly, I felt no pain. Instead, a strange