Still in the Dark

Darius’s POV

We all watched Annelise intently, waiting for whatever was going to happen to happen as she chugged the bottle down. She delicately wiped the corners of her mouth with her thumb and forefinger and then passed the bottle to back to Emery.

Emery had said that the results would be instant, so I held my breath. Anticipation and trepidation waged war in my chest. I wanted Annelise to be Va