The women rushed through the castle, finally entering the last hallway to the side exit. They then planned to use the woods as cover. However, as soon as they reached the door, a smothering barrier collapsed around them. It was a trap.
Lucy pressed against the barrier and winced as searing heat attacked her fingers. Nita and Terra collapsed to the ground.
“Mom!” Elena cried out as her mother slid down to the ground. “What’s happening? What is wrong?”
“We've been drugged.” Terra spat out. “He planned for this. He laced our drinks with something at the meeting last night. That means Jasper and the others too.”
“Damn it.” Lucy's body shook as she felt her energy being drained. “What the hell is this?”
“Something strong enough to subdue all of us. Even me and Justice. It has to be the dev
