Reyna's POV
My eyes widened in determination as I grabbed Bennett's arm, my voice urgent.
"Let me come with you! I can help!" I said gently
Gerald's expression turned stern, his jaw clenched. "No, Reyna. This is no place for you. You're not trained for battle."
"But I can—"
"No, Reyna!" Gerald's voice rose, even with all the chaos i could hear him loud and clear, his grip on my arm tightening.
"You'll stay here, where it's safe. I won't risk losing you." He said with worry.
My face fell, but I refused to give up. "But I want to help! I can—"
Gerald's expression turned icy, his voice cold."Follow my orders,Reyna. Stay put. That's an order."
He wasn't giving me a chance this time. But I couldn't also dispel the snake that curled in my stomach. I j
