Chapter 5

I almost forgot my sorrow; all I wanted now was to tear these two people limb from limb! I gathered my last vestiges of strength and stumbled to my feet, walking towards them, one step at a time. Damien looked at me impatiently, then suddenly froze. My gaze was utterly alien. It wasn't the loving, tender look I used to give him. Now, when I looked at him, there was only a pool of still, dead water in my eyes. Damien suddenly felt a surge of panic. "Elara, listen to me... "

I swayed suddenly. The world spun. And I…