-Ronan- She was really pushing me to my limits, challenging me, and driving me to the brink of insanity! But not in a negative way. Enzo wasn’t wrong. I’ve always relished a challenge. Luckily, my phone suddenly rang, interrupting the tense silence. Retrieving it from my pocket, I saw it was Colum calling. “Yes?” I answered, putting the phone to my ear. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Amber watching me. Hastily, I rose from my chair and instructed Colum to hold on. “Stay,” I commanded. “Yes, sir,” she replied with a mocking salute. I shook my head before stepping out of the dining room. Xander and Silas awaited me on the other side, their expressions concerned. They remained silent as I redirected my attention to Colum. “What’s up?” I inquired. “Rumors are spreading fast,” h

