Cecilia’s POV“I’ll die if I have to”, I said, my voice shaking but strong. “But won't leave not before you help Liz.”Tatum’s head turned slowly, her eyes locking on mine. The weight of her stare was suffocating, like she could see straight through me.“You’re very brave for a little girl,” she said, her voice calm and even, but laced with danger. “But I cannot help you. Now leave while you still can.”“No.” The word came out louder than I expected. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it might burst, but I forced myself to stand my ground. “You have to help her.”Tatum moved then.She stormed toward me, her presence consuming the space between us until she stopped only inches away. Her magic sparked in her palm, forming a glowing sphere of energy that hummed with deadly power.I swallowed hard, my throat dry.“I do not take orders from anyone,” she said, her voice low and dangerous.I could have stepped back, but I didn’t. I held my ground.“Listen to me,” I said, my voice tremb
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