ARIA’S POV

I had so many chances to leave. The hidden passage, the small cracks where I used to sneak out just to see Kael. But now, I had a more pressing reason to stay. Finding my mother’s killer. Even if it meant dining with the devil himself.

It was finally the day of departure. My chest felt heavy with mixed emotions. I couldn’t deny that I had missed this place, and my father too.

As we walked toward the carriage, Liam trailed behind me closely. When we stopped, I turned to go ...