Seraphine’s POV
I was taken by surprise, too slow to react; in fact, I didn’t expect Angela to awaken or regain control of her body. I had been certain that I had struck her hard enough to render her unconscious, but it appeared that wasn’t the case.
I should have known better, considering Storm had told me that Lyra had managed to kill me four times before. It made me wonder if she could overcome any obstacle and take my life once more in my fifth incarnation.
My eyelids shot open once more, an unwavering resolve coursing through me. I channeled every ounce of my strength and agility into one concentrated effort. Then, as if by some inexplicable cue, a familiar, tingling sensation surged through my veins. It was as if I were awakening dormant abilities unique to vampires like myself, S
