The King Of The Hill

Tessa sat alone in one of the mansion's smaller, dimly lit rooms, her breathing unsteady. The adrenaline from her fight with Claire still coursed through her veins, a heady mix of exhilaration and triumph. Her hands trembled as she pressed them against the cool surface of the table in front of her, trying to steady herself. Objects around the room hovered faintly, responding to the ebb and flow of her volatile emotions.

"I did it," she whispered to herself, her voice shaky but carrying a faint note of disbelief. "I beat her."

The glow in her eyes pulsed faintly, and she leaned back in the chair, a satisfied smile creeping across her lips. But just as quickly as the confidence settled, the whispers returned, louder and more insistent than before.

"There's more to come, Tessa. You're destined for greater things."

Her head snapped up, her gaze darting around the empty room. "What do you mean? I already won. She can't challenge me now."