Enzo was thinking the same thing—— because he stepped beside me, bowing his head to her In respect, and said, “Hazel, I'm so sorey for putting you In danger. If twas for me, you wouldn't have gotten hurtand had to leave this village I unprotected. We wouldn't have needed Luna Selene's help. For that, 1 apologize, and ll forever regret that decision.” She grasped his arm and peered up at him; her eyes were shining with love and admiration.

“would have done ical aver again if 1 needed to,” she told him sof. “I'm glad.

could help you uncover that wolisbane im the protein mix. I'm glad Xander was captured and I'm glad Luna Selene was here. This protection spell wouldn't have worked otherwise. don't regret anything, and 1 don’t want you to either.” He smiled at her and nodded.

‘She hugged him briefly before pulling away.

“Okay, now gether back 0 schaot before ‘you both get in trouble, my mother said from behind us.

Enzo grabbed my hand and started to pull me aviay from everyone. vaved one last time before turning and following my.

‘mate aut of the vilsge and toward is waiting car that he packed just outside.

forest grounds “Do you think we eally are protected ftom the darkness?” asked as sid

seat Enzo started the car

down the pathway that led to is mother's village. He had a

from

answered. “But Darkness 5.2 powerful

Depending on how strong Zageeus is, we are sill in danger until he's 4 detenea” = How dorwe defeat im?” asked, my stomach clenching “Uimot sure” he answered honesty. I “Acleastnot yer.” remained sient, watching he forest grew smaller inthe distances Enzo rove futher way He glanced at me Sideways

and worried about

anything happen to you, Lila,”

wil lp us et through fora bi,” assured me, “Zagreus won't be able to valk through their barrier” “But you worry his magic can

asked, my voice coming out much weaker than intended, Enzo was quiet fora moment, trying to decide how to answer me without worrying me even

know, he finally sald. I think twas that simple to keep him away, he wouldn't bother being here.”

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