Francel and Marcus quickly realized Chuck had not detected Zoe's true energy earlier. It dawned on them that since Zoe had never
directly engaged Chuck inbat, it made sense that he was unaware of her abilities.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs they moved to stop him, Chuck activated his powers, and a thick mist enveloped the area. Suddenly, the two could no longer
sense his presence.
Back at the Heifer residence, Barther continued his slow, ominous approach toward Zoe.
"Don’t resist, my dear. You're mine now," he said with a sinister smile.
Zoe backed away in fear while her father and brother lay lifeless nearby. For the first time, she felt a profound sense of despair.
As Barther reached out to seize her, a dense fog suddenly enveloped the room. When Barther regained his bearings, Zoe had
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmvanished from sight. Furious, he slammed his fist into the ground
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