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CHAPTER 108
~Valerie's POV~
My eyes snapped to the source. Just beyond the treeline, Dristan stood one arm extended, smoke rising from his fingers.
To the side, Kai stood watching, his Guild following behind him like silent reapers.
"You're late," I snapped, even as I gasped for breath.
"You're welcome," he said smoothly, stepping closer. "I didn't come for the target."
My heart jumped. "Then what did you come for?"
Dristan tilted his head. "You."
I didn't get to respond.
From the corner of the trees, another shape moved—familiar, too familiar.
Titania.
She was supposed to be with the other half of her Clan. But she stood just off the perimeter, her hair windblown, eyes wide—watching me.
And then she suddenly turned into someone. She met my gaze. And for a second, the forest faded.
I gasped when I recalled that face. I saw her father, my necklace—the smirk from that night.