Chapter 334: Alliance, Part 2

School dragged, and I barely kept my eyes open during my classes, but when the final bell of the day rang, I was suddenly wide awake. I rushed toward my locker.

"Ready for this?" Trent asked. His shoulders were tense, his posture stiff.

"Yup. Are you?"

His only answer was to take my hand and lead me out to his truck. Last night, Abby had begged me to let her come with us to meet with Ivy, but I'd refused. She didn't need to be any more involved in this than she already was. Not to mention, Isach would kill me if I said yes. He was as protective of Abby as Trent was of me.

When we arrived at Ivy's, Isach was already there. My stomach knotted as we walked inside.

Isach greeted us with a weary smile. "Ivy and I worked on the wording for the blood oath," Isach said. "It's safe. I promise." His gaze lingered on me before slicing toward Trent, who gave a small nod.

"Good to see you both," Ivy said as she emerged from the back room. "I assume you both remember how this works?"