The air was thick with a strong scent of betrayal, and Dapo's words bounced around the dusty room like an unwanted ghost. Eki looked at him, her mind struggling to grasp what was unfolding right in front of her eyes. The secret contract, which showed many years of Olumide's power, was casually held under his arm. At first, he felt shocked to see them in the room, but now his face changed to a strong look of determination. This made her feel very uneasy and full of doubt.
"Dapo," she croaked, her voice hoarse, "why? After everything we've seen, everything we've learned…"
Dapo paused for a moment, nervously glancing back and forth between her and the broken wall where the vortex had appeared just moments earlier. He ran his hand through his hair, showing he was worried and maybe also feeli
