The Commander hisses. “Are you a witch?” he asks, disgust in his voice.

I look over at him. “No. I am just his wife.”

Dominik turns to the man, opening his mouth. His head shoots forward, jaws aiming for the Commander’s head. But the Commander dodges, diving to the left and rolling along the ground, landing in a kneeling stance.

“Obey me!” he shouts, snapping his finger again.

More lightning shoots through the collar, causing ...