Chapter 57

• Nate's POV
• Finally, it was the day for the ritual, glancing at Olivia who sat in the center of the room. She looked conflicted, her brow furrowed in contemplation. I could sense her hesitation, her internal battle playing out before me. “You need to understand, Olivia,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady and persuasive. “This ritual is the key to unlocking your true potential.”
• She looked up at me, her blue eyes piercing and defiant. “And what’s the cost, Nate? You’ve already taken so much from me. How do I know this isn’t just another way for you to control me?” There was fire in her words, a spirit I both admired and wanted to extinguish.