Lacey
I paced inside my father’s office, trying to control my breathing as the power continued to move under my skin. Sydney’s words replayed in my head. I wanted to blame her, to let all of this power explode out of me and diminish her, but what she said made sense. She was just trying to sustain her way of life. A debt owed must be repaid. I knew that every immortal walking around knew that, and sometimes not asking questions or learning about who it will affect is the only way to protect your peace. I understood that too.
I knew my anger wasn’t truly directed at her. It was directed at the people who truly did this, and I suddenly regretted banishing them. It wasn’t enough. It was too easy. They did not pay for their actions. But I couldn’t focus on that right now. I had to focus on g
