After Elion's words sank in.. "Join us" I froze. My feet felt rooted to the floored path, as if invisible vines had wrapped around my ankles and refused to let go, holding me captive in that single, electrifying moment.
His invitation echoed in my head, tempting and terrifying all at once. It felt so right. Too right. The words lingered like a forbidden promise, warm and dangerous, sending an unwelcome thrill racing down my spine even as my mind screamed at me to run.
