chapter twenty seven

As Zoey tried to wipe Evelyn's memories, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see me, my eyes glowing blue, staring at her. Evelyn took advantage of the distraction and ran away, confused and scared.

"Max, what's going on?" Zoey asked, surprised by my sudden movement.

"I...I don't know," I replied, my voice weak. "I feel...different."

Derek and Gilbert approached me, concerned. "What do you mean, Max?" Derek asked.

I tried to stand up, but my body felt heavy and cold. "I feel like...I'm not alone in my body anymore."

Aurora's spirit appeared beside me, her eyes fixed on me. "You've fused with the earth boy, Max," Apollo said, appearing beside her. "You need to learn to control your new powers."

I looked at my hands, and they began to glow with a blue light. "What's happening to me?"

Aurora's spirit merged with my body, and I felt a surge of energy and strength. "You're becoming a powerful being, Max," Apollo said. "But you need to learn to control your powers bef