Chapter 301

The message had come long past dark, crumpled paper slipped under my door. The writing was unmistakably sharp and deliberate, belonging to Calla.

“Bring Rowan to the edge of the old quarry at sunset. Not questions, no games. This is your last task, Lila. Do this, and your secrets stay buried.”

I stared at the note, my heart beating hard against my chest as though it might jump out of it any moment. My fingers shook as I read out the words over and over, each word digging deeper into my resolve.

“This has to stop,” I said to myself whispering, pacing round the room. “But how?“.

It was as if my past had come down upon me, and the weight of Calla’s threats was crushing my will. Sinking onto the edge of the bed, my fingers clenched around the note as my head spun with

indecision.

second, all that finally bubbled up and overflowed, and I just went ahead and

out, sobbing. I went to the floor with tears streaming from my face, drawing

even started

do I have?” I thought sarcastically, tugging at my

grounds. Rowan stood beside a few

called, a note of concern

my chest tight.

edge of the woods. I couldn’t meet his

me?” Rowan’s brow furrowed. “Lila,

“You’ve been so kind to me. More than I deserve. And I. I

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