Chapter 25

CELINE

I’m pacing back and forth. Twisting my fingers together. This has to happen for Mia’s sake.

“Celine.”

I turn to a girl with short, red hair. “You’re still in form.”

She looks down at herself. “I kind of like it. I might stay like this for a while.”

“Well, it’s definitely better than the lion head.” I smirk.

“What do you want, Celine?” She places her hand on her hip.

I fold my arms. “You know what I want.”

“I told you…” She shakes her head.

“Yes, I know. It’s dangerous.” I flop my hands to my sides. “But, Fate, 2000 years of this. I’m tired.”

She squints her eyes. “You took an oath, Celine. You’re the bird of protection."

I turn and place a hand on my head. “Ugh. I know what I said…” I turn back. “But, you said you and the others would fix it and make it permanent so I wouldn’t have to keep guarding him. You never did.”

“Celine. It’s not that simple. There’s nothing we can do.” Fate steps closer with her hand out.

“NO!” My voice echoed across the pool. My eyes well and a tear sl