Ava’s POVThe witch’s pale eyes bored into mine like she could see every secret I’d tried to bury.“If you want the truth, child,” she said, her voice low and sharp, “then you come with me. Alone.”The words slammed into me hard.Beside me, I felt the wave of heat that always rolled off Lucas when his wolf stirred.“No.” His voice was rough. “Wherever she goes, I go.”The witch didn’t flinch. She tilted her head, tapping her crooked staff against the ground. “That is not how this works,” she said calmly. “Her path is hers to walk, If she cannot take a single step without you clutching her hand, then you’ve wasted your time coming here.”Ryn shifted uneasily, glancing between them, while Jarek muttered, “Here we go…” under his breath.Lucas stepped forward, his stance wide, ready for a fight. His voice dropped lower and dangerous. “She doesn’t leave my sight, not here, not ever.”The witch’s lips curled, though it wasn’t quite a smile. “Then take her back, let her rot with questions u
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