The following days passed in a blur of preparation, but with each passing hour, Scarlett could feel the weight of the prophecy pressing down on her. Each moment with Caden and Jackson in the sanctuary, every practice session, felt like a step toward something scary. Their shaky alliance felt fragile, and she wondered how long they could keep it up.
Caden was totally protective. He was always there—watching out, guiding, and steadying her when her power got too intense. But he still didn't trust Jackson, like there was this invisible wall between them, and it kept him from trusting the guy who messed with Scarlett before. Jackson seemed to be making an effort, trying to help in his own way, but Scarlett couldn't help questioning his real motives.
And then there was Victor! He was a consta
