_Kaden’s POV_
When Avery called me in the middle of the night, I knew something was wrong. Her voice shook, and I could hear the fear in her words, even though she tried to hide it. I didn’t ask too many questions on the phone. I just told her I would come.
As I drove to her house, I couldn’t help but feel anxious. Avery wasn’t the type to panic over nothing. She was strong, steady, and always thought things through. If she sounded this scared, something serious was going on.
When she climbed into my car, she looked tired but determined. Her hands trembled as she held a small vial and an amulet. Her words—dark magic, manipulation, danger—didn’t make sense at first. But I could see the honesty in her eyes. She truly believed Anna was using some kind of spell on me.
At first, I didn’t be
