Maverick was stronger than he had thought. He was somehow resisting him. He watched him as he looked over his shoulder at him, and then turned back resisting his pull so easily. Cien gritted his teeth as he drew more magic from his uncle and the stone he had Sarah place in Mikaela's room - the stone was still connected to her even though he took it back. Her power thrummed through his veins, in a burning sensation that made him wince in pain.
Fuck…he didn’t think her power would feel like that, he thought, but he didn't let it go. He needed to do this now.
Sweat beaded his brow as he directed everything towards Maverick.
Now, he whispered and then watched Maverick's head snap towards Kalan.
Finally, Cien thought, taking in a deep breath. He let go of Mikaela’s power and watched as
