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Chapter 51

Chapter 51

My words hung in the air as Lila stared at me, her eyes wide. "Voodoo?" she whispered.

I nodded. "He said it isn't like what you see in the movies. He assured me she's the real deal. And if anyone can help me, it'll be her."

The thought of delving into such a mystical world was terrifying, but where I was heading was more so. I had to break free of this—connection—with Alex. I had to take back control of my own destiny.

Slowly, Lila nodded. "Okay," she said hesitantly. "If we're gonna do this thing, then let's do it!"

"Are you sure?" I asked. "You don't have to come with me, Lila. Remy said he would."

"I'm sure," she replied, but I knew she wasn't. Not really.

~~

Minutes later, we left the apartment, the connection between me and Alex tugged at me with every step.

The city streets were still busy, people milling about, talking, laughing. I wanted to feel the same emotions, to feel something other than this awful caged in sensation. The smell of spice floated in the air, bu
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