THE BILLIONAIRE’S SECOND CHANCE BETRAYAL
"You know how to use the scroll! Tell me what to do!"
He paused, then slowly removed the mossy metal mask from his face.
The sight stopped June’s breath. The man had no face—just a swirl of wind, green leaves, and white light. He was the ghost of the first Gardener.
"To stop the Reaper, you must become the Scarecrow," he said, holding out the mask. "The mask can protect the garden. But once you put it on, you’ll never take it off. You’ll witness every death, every birth, every breath on this planet. You’ll be the guardian—but you’ll be alone in the light."