Chapter 99

Elara pov

Too slow.

That was the first thought that crossed my mind as I stared blankly at Vanessa’s sharp claws lunging straight for my face.

And honestly, it was a little surprising because time had actually slowed around us, like something straight out of a movie.

Vanessa’s claws moved in slow motion, gasps stretching through the air, Lila’s voice dragging out as she shouted for me to watch