Chapter 151 Black Magic

• We stepped into the sorceress’s territory, and despite the chill in the air and the weight of everything pressing down on us, Xander’s grip on my hand remained firm. Steady. Like I was the only anchor he had to sanity. And even though he was under a spell, he still chose me. Not Matteo. Not Adriana. Me.
• That thought alone was enough to ignite something warm and wild inside me.
• Still, my nerves were dancing under my skin as we approached the cottage.