"Fight her, Elena!" Aria shouted at her possessed sister. "I know you're still in there!"
Elena's body writhed as two consciousnesses fought for control. Her eyes flickered between blue and yellow like a broken light bulb.
"She's... too strong," Elena gasped in her own voice before Mara took over again.
"Foolish child," Mara sneered through Elena's lips. "Your sister belongs to me now. And soon, so will you." Rowan stepped forward, his hands changing into claws. "Release her, witch."
"I think not," Mara-Elena laughed. "But don't worry. This item won't last forever. I have a much better plan brewing."
Elena's possessed form suddenly relaxed, her yellow eyes gleaming with joy. "In fact, it's already in motion."
Before anyone could respond, Elena's body collapsed. Her eyes rolled back, showing only white. She began convulsing on the floor.
"Elena!" Aria rushed to her sister's side, but the moment she touched Elena's skin, visions flashed through her thoughts.
