Chapter 90

• The fear of the unknown is a prison I can’t escape, and her visit only tightened the bars.
• ARLET
• Ruben and I stepped through the mansion doors. A warmth settled over me, wrapping around my heart like a comforting embrace. Magda’s sharp eyes flickered between us, her lips twitching into a knowing smile. She could feel the change—anyone could. The trip had shifted something between us, deepening the connection we already had.