Chapter 226
Aaliyah
"Whatever you mean to do will not work if we don't have a good plan," Poppy said from behind. She was seated next to Imani in the back seat of the truck.
"Tristan is dead. My family is gone. The only thing left for me is to take my revenge on those who caused this."
"Ali..." Poppy trailed off. "Over the last four years, we have grown close. We are bonded like a family. Right now, I have nothing to offer you but my words, so I'm begging you to hear me out. Let the anger in your heart go, and we should focus on finding another way for Tristan. I promise you, this war is not for you. We will not be able to fight Vladimir with our magic. I know what you intend to do, but please don't."
"I must." A single tear slipped from my eyes. I slowly shook my head as I remembered the incident that led to Tristan's death. "You do not understand."