My eyes snapped open to see Adrian standing right in front of me. I felt caged between him and the wall, and it seemed like a dream until his hand reached for my throat. I channeled my energy, feeling an intense pain that I had never experienced before.

I realized I could control him just as I had the last time. He had murdered so many people, and he was going to regret it when he finally returned to his senses. I felt blood trickle down my chin; the strain on my energy was beginning to ...