“Put me to the test. Don’t surrender to it, overcome it,”
The words Lena imparted to Jess echoed incessantly in her mind, urging her not to succumb but to conquer her fears. However, fear still held a tight grip on her.
Although Jess yearned to maintain the status quo, she knew Lena would argue, ‘Allowing things to remain as they are will only provide them with a foothold to persist.’
The recent brush with death, narrowly avoided thanks to Hunter’s intervention, marked a clear boundary for Jess. They crossed the line.
With newfound determination, Jess took a trembling breath and entered the class Amara was having. She approached Amara’s desk, having no idea that Enzo was there, confused.
“You… I need to speak with you, Amara,” Jess demanded, attempting to convey seriousness through h
