Chapter 53

Rita watched with delight as chaos and destruction between the factions grew. She was impressed with how easily she could spread the spell through a simple mask she held in her hand. Anyone wearing the mask would be affected; at the last minute, she added something more for good measure. Blood would be shed, and the city's unity amongst its community would be severed. The lights flickered above her, and she eyed them suspiciously. Rita looked back down at the action and found Emil staring at her dangerously. That was her cue to leave; it was a shame she couldn’t stay and watch. Rita waved her fingers in his direction and disappeared before anyone could get to her. *** Deak pushed his way through the crowd as he searched for Vita. He heard screaming from outside the venue and returned to find her. His brows furrowed as he watched factions tare into each other. What was happening? What was causing them to behave like this? He needed to find Vita and get her out of there. “Vita!” Deak