Cassie lifted the cup towards the moon, offering it as a tribute to the moon goddess. "Moon goddess, witness the messenger's blood dripping onto this silver dagger. Let the spirit of Persephone be released and infused into my being," she spoke, her words forming a strange language that she couldn't comprehend. It was as if her tongue had a mind of its own, uttering words beyond her understanding.
The air around her began to swirl, turning into a deep black hue. Suddenly, a peculiar power surged through her body, causing an intense pain in her head.
It felt as if her soul yearned to escape from its earthly vessel. But no, she refused to abandon her mortal form, no matter how agonizing the pain became.
Her vision dimmed abruptly, filling her with unease. When her sight returned, everything was bathed in a crimson hue. Even without looking in the mirror, she knew that her eyes had turned red.