She tilted her head slightly.
“So, it’s up to you.”
“Do you want to stay on your feet… or on your knees?”
Something cracked behind me.
I turned—
A sharp sting struck the side of my neck.
A dart.
Warmth flooded through my body and my legs buckled. The ring of flames around me flickered and died.
“Easy now, little sister,” she murmured. “It will all make sense soon, I promise you.”
I felt her kiss my forehead.
“You’re going to change the world.”
The last thing I remembered was Sable’s face.
Smiling at me.
Chapter 45
Dev
I was trapped in my worst nightmare.
Armed guards stood outside my bedroom door. The locks had been magnetically sealed by the house system, trapping me inside.
I had access to nothing but my bedroom and bathroom. The space itself was enormous — bigger than most houses — but it felt suffocating.
I wanted out.
The moment dinner ended, I had been ordered upstairs. No explanation. No discussion.
Just guards.
I slammed my fist against the door.
“You can’t keep me in here!”
The door suddenly swung open.
Dominic stood in the doorway.
I stepped back instinctively.
“What the hell is going on?”
The door closed behind him with a quiet click.
“This is merely a formality,” Dominic said calmly. “Your father and I agreed it would be best if you didn’t run back to your… apartment too quickly. You are still needed here.”
“What do you want, Dominic?”
