Ava’s POV:

Leo just left, and I pushed myself to move forward with Puna nearby.

While Archer is incredibly powerful but risky to deal with, I thought maybe we could use him as bait if the vampires are searching for him. During my conversation with Leo, Puna had mentally blocked me but heard everything I said, including all the stuff about the child.

"I had no choice but to block you, Ava," Puna suddenly speaks in my mind as I become fully conscious. ...