“I know what you’re going to say,” Ryan cut in quickly. “And I blame myself for not stopping him. But Manuel really wanted to find out everything about those witches. If you had suggested visiting your aunt earlier, maybe he wouldn’t have gone.”

“Why would he do that?” I demanded. “He’s their target, he’s literally the only one who can end them! Why would he act so recklessly? You should’ve tried harder to stop him! What if they attack him? He’ll die instantly! Or ...