The Setting Sun (2)

I immediately let go of Soul's Aspect. I had completely forgotten to undo the transformation after I stepped through the rift.

To my surprise, despite the spell ending, my body didn't change back.

"What did you do?" I hissed as I glared at the legendary demon of old.

He chuckled. "I now know why your predecessor never used that spell. He would always let the souls within rest. He claimed it was his duty to give them piece – not force them to empower him." He turned his back on me and looked at the marked cliff.

"What the hell did you do?" I shouted. I hid my trembling hands underneath my cloak. Just one more day! I needed to be in control for just one more day! Yet, here I was, lowing control of my power, of my body, of my mind, even.