Aries POV Alan has been in the back with Sable for hours now. The tension in the air is palpable, and everyone is on edge. The dim lighting in the room cast eerie shadows that only amplified the sense of dread. The occasional scream from Alan sent shivers down our spines, each one more unnerving than the last. Sable’s reputation as a witch is well known, and her intentions are always shrouded in mystery. We were warned about her, but desperation led us to seek her help. Now, it seems we are paying the price for that decision. With a deep breath to steady my nerves, I decided it was time to act. Alan was our friend, and we couldn’t abandon him. “Let’s go,” I said to Damon as I headed toward where she had taken him. I reached and opened the door, and to my surprise, I was looking outsid

