Chapter 239

Jason stood by the lockers, his demeanor uncharacteristically subdued. His usual smirk was gone, replaced by a strained expression that caught Elyra off guard. She paused, narrowing her eyes as he approached. "I need to talk to you," Jason said, his voice low, almost pleading.

Elyra instinctively stepped back, the memory of his constant taunts and the confrontation with Dain fresh in her mind. "What do you want?"

Jason exhaled shakily. "I want to apologize."

Her brows furrowed in disbelief. "Apologize? After everything you've done?"

"I know I've been awful," he continued, his hands fidgeting nervously. "But I'm trying to change. Let me prove it to you. Just... meet me after school in the forest. Please."

Elyra hesitated, a flicker of unease settling in her chest. She didn't trust him, but the raw desperation in his voice made her pause. "Why should I believe you?"

it right," Jason

nodded slowly. "Fine. But if this is a trick, you'll

Elyra and Dain trudged toward the forest, the fading sunlight casting long shadows

Dain muttered, his fiery orange

just ignore him," Elyra replied,

Jason was the smart move," Dain snapped. "I'm not letting you do

meeting spot, Jason was already there, pacing

he said, his voice

growled, stepping

the darkness emerged the red-eyed woman, her presence dominating and menacing. "Well done, Jason," she purred, her crimson gaze locking onto Elyra and

the weight of her approval sending shivers down his spine. "I didn't think they'd actually

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