Helen's Pov
Feeling the weight of the choice bearing down on me, I paced the tiny room. "This spell can strip Leoric of his power… but it may also destroy yours," Elden said, echoing in my thoughts.
Was it possible for me to relinquish my powers? What do I have to do with Scott? His anxious eyes watched me as I looked at him. Even now, when I was barely able to manage the evil inside of me, Scott had been there for me through it all.
"Helen," Scott whispered as he moved in closer. "This is not required of you. We can figure out another method.
"But what if we are unable to?" A knot formed in my throat as I whispered. "What if this is our sole opportunity? Elden claimed that if we don't act right away, Leoric will just get stronger. I don't want to harm anyone else.
Scott put his warm, comforting hand around mine. "Helen, I'd rather lose the magic than you. I don't want this darkness to take control of you.
