Chapter 35 uneasy Alliance

Chapter 35: Uneasy Alliances

The days following the spirit’s visit passed in a blur of unease and whispered conversations. Anita couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched, the weight of Kael’s threat looming over her like an oppressive cloud. Each morning felt heavier than the last as she walked through the school halls, her senses heightened, always searching for a sign of the danger that seemed to be closing in around her.

Jace had been vigilant, offering his protective presence like a shadow that never quite left her side. But they both knew that simply hiding wasn’t enough. Kael wasn’t going to wait forever. They needed allies.

“I can’t do this alone,” Anita admitted one afternoon as she and Jace sat in a secluded corner of the library. The dim light from the tall windows filtered through, casting long shadows over the rows of ancient books. “We need help, Jace. Real help.”