54. Inner Voice

Ivy

"Your mate is out of control!" the shaman cries out as Ryder steps in.

Jeez...old man, calm down, I think to myself. But I can't really blame him for freaking out as vines keep shooting out of the ground and wrapping around everything in sight.

"Ryder! I can't stop this. I am trying!" I scream through the rustling of the leaves and branches as my power spirals out of control.

Ryder stares at me as if he doesn't know what to do.

"Get this demon out of my house!" The shaman screams.

Excuse me...Demon? That's so rude, I think to myself. Just because I don't know how to operate my powers properly doesn't mean this man gets to insult me.

"Don't talk about her like that!" Ryder roared. His voice resonates with anger and protectiveness. His eyes lock onto the shaman, a fierce determination burning within them.

"I've never seen someone so out of control with their powers. This nymph is going to be trouble!" the old man cried.

Something stirred inside me as I felt my anger rising.

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