Book Four: Chapter 115

“Do it,” she demanded, her leg throbbing. She had been out of pills for the pain for nearly a week now and didn’t care if some weird folk tale killed her.

With a sigh, he leaned forward and buckled the collar around her neck. She waited for something to happen, to feel different inside, but...nothing.

“I thought this was supposed to change me?” she asked.

“Take time. Magic never an exact science, Kisa.” He coughed, his face briefly turning bright red. “We will know in a day or two.”

The apartment shattered like glass, and she was now back in the basement once more. Only now, the light was back on and she saw a blonde woman in front of her. She projected an aura of hope and radiance.

“A second chance,” said the woman, holding the same collar in her hands. “Now that it’s off, how do you feel?”

There were no words. Kisa threw herself at the woman and embraced her, her eyes full of tears.

“You saved m