Chapter 37
**Ronan's POV**
My phone buzzes while I'm sitting in my room, staring at the cracked binding stone around my neck. The spider web of silver lines has been growing all week, and tonight they pulse with an angry light that makes my chest ache.
Tyler's name flashes on the screen. I almost don't answer. I'm not in the mood for whatever party nonsense he wants to share.
But something makes me pick up.
"You need to see this," Tyler says without greeting. His voice sounds strange. Shaky.
"See what?"
"I'm sending you a video. Just... just watch it."
The call ends, and a notification pops up. Video message from Tyler. I tap it without thinking.
The first thing I see is Celeste on a platform, wearing a white dress and a crown like she's playing dress-up. Students crowd around her
