Chapter 23
- The moonlight, like frost, fell on Taylor's pale face.
- The black scale felt cold to the touch with Alyssa's fingertips, and there was an unnerving slimy hint.
- [This force...] The power of Alyssa's blood stirred, and a faint silver light rose from her fingertips. The scales quivered in her palms as if they were alive, sending out a chill.