Chapter 164: Surprise Attack

Ivy's POV

As everyone else heads straight to the restaurant, I head to the hospital alone to pick my Jason.

My mind is still reeling from everything that happened–Sylvia’s mention of my powers, Delilah’s suggestion to test them, and Spencer’s immediate shutdown. It’s a lot to take in, all at once.

Do I really have powers?

It seems impossible to believe, but the evidence is right there.

I sigh, walking quickly along the narrow path away from the palace. I know the route to the hospital well–it’s a regular part of my routine, between all my visits with Delilah and Jason.

And I’ve spent a fair bit of time there, too, of course.

I take my usual shortcut, weaving between a patch of shrubs and stepping into a cluttered, narrow alley that heads straight for the hospital. As always, the air feels uncannily still, and the cramped walls on either side make me feel strangely claustrophobic.

But I’ve walked this route loads of times before, and nothing has ever happened.

As I continue my