CAMILLE'S POV

The space around me seemed to thrum with the weight of Asmodeus's words. "The rune is known as the Sigil of Perdition," he said, his voice low and measured. "It is an ancient power, capable of manipulating the fabric of reality in ways that no ordinary spell can."

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I emboldened myself to ask the question that mattered the most. "But, will it work?"

Asmodeus's gaze met mine. It looked like he was almost disappointed that I would ask.

"Well, I ...