"Listen, Alex," Levi interjected, her tone calming yet firm. "We understand your concern, but there's more to this than meets the eye. Alisha's condition is... complicated."

Alex's frustration boiled beneath the surface, but he forced himself to listen.

Levi took a deep breath before continuing. "Alisha's not just physically ill. She's been affected by a curse."

Alex's expression hardened. "A curse? Are you serious? I don't believe it," Alex growled.

"You have to sit your ass down if you ...