Chapter 108

I HADN'T EXPECTED HER TO use her energy against me, and the blow that threw me into the door winded me. Loi stood in the middle of the floor, her face tense and fists ready at her sides.

I scrambled to my feet and quickly unbuckled the dress, tossing it to the side, so I stood in the silk pants and undershirt; better than ruining the dress.

She threw energy at me again. I easily deflected it, throwing her back on her ass. I felt a moment of vindication, which quickly shifted to shame. 'Laura. What the hell?'

She staggered to her feet; her face creased with anger, arms shaking, and began to scream. 'What the HELL? What the hell is wrong with YOU?'

CAT GAPED AND LOI CONTINUED, unable to stop once she started. 'You find out your parents are dead and DON'T MOURN. You find out you're a fucking princess and don't blink. What's WRONG with ME? What's wrong with you, CATHERINE!'

The hysteria built within, fanning her words.

'You were out of it for TWO MONTHS. I was TERRIFIED. You wake u