Chapter 29: A Bond Under Threat
The morning sun cast a soft glow over the city as Lila walked through the park, her thoughts a swirl of emotions she couldn’t untangle. Dante’s confession had shaken her to her core, and no matter how much she tried, she couldn’t stop replaying his words in her mind. “The prophecy... it’s about us. And the closer we get, the more danger you’re in.” She sat on a bench near the pond, her fingers tracing the edge of her bracelet the one Dante had given her. It hummed faintly against her skin, like a gentle reminder of the bond they shared. But that bond was what terrified her most. Her phone buzzed in her pocket, pulling her out of her thoughts. She glanced at the screen. “Hey, just wanted to check in and see if you’re okay.” It was Caleb. Lila hesitated before typing back, “I’m fine. Th
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