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.

up and overflowed, and I just went

I yelled out, sobbing. I went to the floor

how he wanted to change, how he even started to believe in me when I couldn’t. sometimes. And how was I going to betray

choice do I have?” I thought

Rowan stood beside a few young

called, a note of concern creeping into his

chest tight. “Can we

a quiet. spot near the edge of the woods. I couldn’t

Rowan’s brow furrowed. “Lila,

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

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