Ivy POV I woke up early because I couldn’t sleep. My heart kept racing, and my mind wouldn’t rest. Today was the day Lucien would stand before everyone—mafia leaders, elders, warriors, and witches—and expose the truth about my parents. Part of me felt ready, but another part felt sick with fear.

I washed my face slowly, hoping it would calm me. It didn’t.

Camilla knocked gently on the door and came in before I could answer. “You’re awake already?”

“Yeah,” I said. “I ...