Chapter 68 The Necklace

(Iris)

I still couldn’t reach Naomi. My frustration mounted with each failed attempt to contact her, the silence on the other end of the line a stark reminder of the precariousness of our situation. It was as if she had vanished into thin air, leaving me to grapple with a sense of helplessness that gnawed at my resolve.

Meanwhile, Jasper had been thrown back into his cell, his defiance met with harsh retribution. The echo of the cell door slamming shut reverberated in my mind, a cruel punctuation to our collective struggle.

In stark contrast to my solitude, Seraphina stood resolute by Elias’s side. Together, they were a formidable force, united in their determination to mount a counterattack. Elias, ever the strategist, planning his moves, each decision weighted with the gravity of our plight.

Seraphian’s unwavering presence was a beacon of strength, her loyalty to Elias and our cause was unshakeable. I could almost picture them, their intense gazes locked in silent communication,