Chapter 40
Mya turned to look at Zach, and he looked about to burst into flames.
“What’s up, Mya?” he asked, his eyes still glued to the hovering jar.
“You used me!” She swallowed the lump in her throat. She hadn’t let the jar drop back down just yet, but she would.
“What?” he exclaimed.
From behind, Leon and Kirra approached. “What’s going on?” Kirra asked.
A tear rolled down Mya’s cheek. “Ayana died to save you. You want that jar to bring her back—at any cost.”
“No…” Zach started. “Okay, yes. I need that jar. You do, too, because it will pay off all of your debts. Please don’t drop it, Mya.”
More tears streamed down her face. “Now you’re lying to me.”
“I’m not lying.”
“That’s not the real reason you want the jar.”
“It is. But it’s not the only reason. I’m telling you the truth
