Chapter 103
VANESSA
"Are you ready?" I asked Mary as we stepped out of the mansion. The path to the battle arena was lined with flower petals, a quiet contrast to the chaos we were so used to.
"Yes." Mary sighed, her voice soft but steady.
Laria shot me a thumbs-up as we guided Mary to her wedding venue. The soft strains of music filled the air as we approached, the place buzzing with people.
"This is it, Mary," I whispered as we stopped in front of Delta Lincoln. The moment had come for him to take her to Kendrick.
"Welcome back, Vanessa." Delta Lincoln smiled. A look of happiness and relief told me all I needed to know—the operation had gone well. The people were safe. I sent a silent thanks to the Goddess for that.
Laria and I stepped aside, letting Lincoln take over. We found o
