Chapter 49
Isabella’s POV
The sirens faded into the distance as Alex and Oracle moved quickly to secure the café. Though Monalisa had retreated, her words echoed in my mind like a haunting melody: It’s not over.
I leaned against the wall, my hands trembling. My heart was still racing, but I forced myself to breathe. The cold edge of fear slowly gave way to a simmering anger.
“Isabella, are you okay?” Alex’s voice broke through my thoughts.
I looked up to find him standing in front of me, his piercing eyes scanning my face for any sign of injury.
“I’m fine,” I said, though my voice betrayed my exhaustion. “What about you?”
He nodded, his lips pressed into a tight line. “I’m fine, but we can’t stay here. Monalisa will regroup, and she won’t come back alone.”
Oracle approached, her la
