The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 43

REMY

\tThe voice of the creature rang out through my ears, and there was something about it that made me feel like I needed to itch my brain.

\t“Come to me, Remoria,” it whispered. It repeated this phrase over and over until it sounded less like a command and more like a soothing lull. I knew that I should listen to Caulder and run as far as I could, but that part of me was being suppressed, and running suddenly seemed to be a terrible idea.

a step forward, and Caulder threw his arms around my waist to hold me back.

made it seem like what the creature was saying was the only choice.

ould suffer because of me. But if I gave up and stepped forward, joining the creature, all would be at peace.

d his grip.

ause he was panicked. If he could only see and hear what I did, he would understand that this was the only choice to make.

ike it was me.

ed to break free

ulder dug his fingers into my arms as he pulled me flushed against his back. He started walking backwards, pulling me away from the creature.

y core with a fear that would linger. “Get free from him now, or I’ll kill him.”

rip, kicking my feet in the air and screaming. He was too strong for me, and I needed him to let go for his own sake.

t still ached from inhaling the smoke, but I didn’t care. I felt desperate and wild, and the only thing I cared about was getting free, so I could run and join the darkness.

grip on me was slipping, and I knew it was only a matter of time before he would have to let go.

to his face, which was now covered in blood. I landed in a crouched position, and I knew this was my opportunity to run forward. Just a few steps, and I could end all of this right n

I started to move, but then the world around me seemed to move in slow motion. I saw the dark tendrils move together. They were pointing at Caulder now that I wasn’t blocking him from the creature. He was still too focused on his nose to notice the s

felt li

threw myself in front of Caulder. The black tendrils continued moving forward, not having enough time to react to my sudden movement. The cr

\t-

\tCAULDER

, she was rushing forward, and the next, she was standing in front of me with the tendrils sticking out of her chest. It was such a big wound, and I stopped breathing, knowing that if Remy didn’t get help soon, this could me

t it had never looked like this. The light filled the air around me, and for the briefest moment, I couldn’t see anything but the bright light.

he time to attack it again. Remy was lying on the ground in front of me, and there was blood pouring out of her wound. She was screaming and twisting her body, and I completely stopped thinking at the sight. I had to get her help.

know if it was better to wait for help or go get it, and I felt frozen.

looked like she was going to be sic

y cheeks. “I don’t know what to do. We have to save her.”

I did as she said. “Give me your shirt.”

stomach, and it instantly started soaking up the blood. She was trying to buy time until someone cou

to try to heal her.”

lood continued to pour out of her. “I-I can’t.” I had never been able to heal using magic, no matter how many times I had tried.

e way, but we may not have the time.”

orm healing magic. I had attempted it several times over the years, but I always failed. Not all sorcerers were able to use healing magic, so it was normal, but right now I needed to be able to use it

save her.

\t“You’ve got this,” Harper said

d do this. I was strong enough to draw the Council of Magic’s attention, so I knew I could do this. I had the power. I just had to conjure it. More deep

uieted into whimpers, and I couldn’t tell if it was because I was healing her or if it was because she didn’t have the energy to scream anymore.

uldn’t lose Remy. Not like this. Not ever.

el like my own as I admitted failure.

ng as me.

covered my hands.

r, and when I looked up, I saw my mother staring down at me.

uld be okay. Remy’s breath became steady, and her body seemed to relax. My mother’s magic was actually working quickly, but I knew there was only so much she could do. She rarely healed someone completely, but I knew she would be able to save Remy.