47
Alec
A heavy sense of dread settles inside me. There are no more contestants left—only Ivy Cynder. Once more, I scan the place for Elle.
No sign of her.
I have a bunch of spell options for battling my parents or Charles. But after my chat with the Queen of Hearts? It’s clear that to avoid a lifetime with Ivy, I must first take down the Queen of Hearts.
Sadly, the queen made one fact clear. If I cast a spell in her direction, that will be nothing more than a death wish.
That means it’s up to me and Elle.
Yet Elle isn’t here.
And even if Elle does manage to arrive in time? There’s no guarantee she’ll be ready to even say the word love, let alone show it. And clearly, that’s what the Queen of Hearts wants. Not that I blame Elle. She simply isn’t ready.
Once again, the music swells
