Mind Control Limitation

Mummified hands tightened around her throat, cutting her off.

"LIES!" screamed Temmet, red-faced.

Then Temmet's eyes glowed blue and his face went slack. A moment later, the mummies' hands released their grip.

Jace grabbed her arm. His eyes were glowing too, blue light leaking out around the edges, and his face was contorted.

"Run," he gasped.

"What—"

"Can't . . ." said Jace. ". . . much . . . longer . . ."

Oh. Jace was controlling Temmet, and Temmet was controlling the mummies, and that had to be taking a toll on the dear boy's mind. Not all of the mummies were still. There were too many, probably. Jace barely had control.

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