Zion turned to him, confusion flickering in his eyes. "But Baron said this mark is—"

"The Triquetra… it’s not just a mark.” Elward interrupted, his expression grim. “Malakai didn't just brand her for power—it’s a tether, a direct link between Aliyah and him. It’s not just to weaken her but to track her. That mark," Elward pointed at my wrist, "is his eyes and ears.

"What do you mean?" I asked, dread beginning to build in my chest.

Elward turned his attention ...