Chapter 103. Mistaken

Germaine gave up after struggling endlessly to bring forth her powers. Her breaths came out in fast short bursts. 

Hot tears of frustration pooled in her eyes but she quickly blinked them away. She released a harsh breath when she remembered what she had read in the tome back in Dilla's house. She was referred to as a savior.

She—a savior? 

Ha! They must have mistaken her for someone else. She couldn't even help herself out of her situation, so how was she to help any of the others? For once, Keratin was silent. Up above her, the ground trembled and rumbled. She didn't need to be told that he, as well as the others, were fighting for their lives. 

Fueled with a sudden fierce determination, she focused on her breathing. 

When cornered, do not try to use your powers because they won't work. 

But why?

Because you would have unknowingly locked them up. Powers run with your emotions, so if you are ca