“No!” Verity shrieked as I pumped ore power into the mark hidden on Toya’s dark skin. She thought I wouldn’t notice the slight discolouration on her shoulder. But I have spent years sparring with her, years being her friend, shifting with her almost daily. I know her body, and I saw the slight difference as soon as Toya moved her hair.
Toya stumbled back and her eyes flashed with confusion. “What the hell?” She turned to look down. “It f*****g burns.” She snarled as I sent a fresh wave of magic into her shoulder.
“I know, and I’m sorry, but it has to go.” I grabbed her and pulled her closer to me. “Do you trust me?”
She stared at me for less than a second. “Of course I do.”
I nodded as Verity screamed again. “You can’t f*****g do this.” She stumbled towards us as I shifted my hand in
