Chapter 188: The Fight Within

Warm golden sunlight from the morning sun penetrated Anita's face through the curtains yet failed to soothe the intense turmoil inside her. She had barely slept. Anita's body remained agitated while her senses were too intensely focused and abnormal. Each noise including bird chirps and car engines in the distance and clothing fabric sounds became overwhelming to Anita.

A powerful grip formed with her fists. No. I won’t let this control me.

Jace had spoken those words to her during their conversation the night before.

Your connection to her has been changing your behavior without your permission. You can resist its effects but it will never halt its progression. The transformation will swallow you unless you first embrace it.

But she refused.