Shadows of Doubt

"Jessamine, I swear, I didn't mean to." Vivi looked up at me with wide eyes, begging for understanding. But I wasn't there yet. How was I to know if the darkness had been affecting her or if it had been her choice to attack me?

"Please, don't. Not right now." I snapped at her as I turned to my mother. "There has to be something you can do," I said, standing behind Kaelen. Lyra shook her head sadl