Chapter 23: The witch's cauldron

I stood outside the house, my heart pounding. I knew what I had to do, but that didn't make it any easier. The truth had been eating away at me for weeks, gnawing at my insides like a parasite. But now, it was time to face the consequences of my actions.

I reached for the doorknob and pushed open the door, the familiar creak echoing through the empty house. The silence hung heavy in the air. I stepped inside, my footsteps echoing off the walls as I made my way through the house.

My heart raced as I reached the bedroom, my eyes falling on the figure lying motionless on the bed.

Sean!

His face was peaceful in sleep, his features softened by the dim light filtering through the curtains. For a moment, I hesitated, the weight of my guilt threatening to crush me.

But then, I remembered the truth. The truth about Mira, about everything. I couldn't afford to be sentimental.

I moved to Sean's side, my hands shaking as I reached for the rope lying beside the bed. It felt like I was moving in s