Chapter 30: You Got Power
(Cassandra's POV)
Emma's small hands fidgeted nervously as I handed over the shimmering black-violet crystal. It caught the soft glow of the setting sun, pulsing faintly like a heartbeat.
Her wide brown eyes darted between my face and the peculiar artifact, uncertainty clouding her features.
"Take it," I said softly, keeping my tone calm but unwavering. "It’s for emergencies. If anything happens, no matter what it is, activate it, and I’ll know."
"But..." Emma hesitated, her fingers brushing against the surface of the crystal like it might burn her. "I don’t understand… Why are you giving me this? Protecting me? I’m not..." She trailed off, her voice catching as the weight of gratitude and confusion collided.
"You are mine to protect," I answered simpl
