Tyler's POV
The warehouse seemed to shrink around us as Azura's words hung heavy in the air, each one carrying the weight of our collective burdens. We stood in a tense silence, grappling with the reality of our situation and the daunting task that lay ahead.
"f**k it," I finally spoke up, breaking the heavy silence. "It's time to go home. What's the worst Cade can do?"
Azura's expression darkened, a flicker of concern crossing her features. "We need to play it cool for now," she advised, her voice measured. "The power in the stone is evil. We need to research it to know what we're dealing with."
I nodded in agreement, the weight of her words sinking in. "You're right," I conceded, a sense of determination settling over me. "We need to gather as much information as we can before we mak
