Chapter 107
DEREK’S POV ( FLASHBACK )
I drove through the winding forest road, the crunch of gravel beneath my tires echoing in the quiet night. The moon hung high in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the dense foliage that surrounded me. My mind was filled with thoughts of the priestess and the conversation we had the previous night. Things had escalated higher than I had anticipated.
I needed to do something.
The memory of the priestess’s cave flashed in my mind—its mystical aura, the potent scent of herbs and incense lingering in the air. With each twist and turn, my anticipation grew, mixing with a tinge of anxiety. I parked my car at the edge of the forest, hidden from prying eyes, and took a deep breath before stepping out into the cool night air.
The path to the priestess’
