Chapter 48.

Rosa POV.

“She isn’t dead. I can still feel her. She is fading.” Cece whines in my head when he takes my hand and I feel the tears build as I look at her crumbled form in the corner of the room.

“I’m sorry, Jadara, I will make this right.” I turn with a loud growl as I go to grab him. The doors open and I turn and see Charlie and the rest being brought in in chains. My eyes widen as I fight the urge to run to him.

“Rosa!” he tries to fight them off but they punch him and I groan in pain. When I turn and see Gaia and pops. They look at me with wide eyes as I straighten up. I need this to work.

I turn and walk towards Aberdone, who holds his hand out to me. I take it and step closer to him. He kisses my cheek. I hear a growl and look at Cora and smirk at her.

“Looks like everyone is here, so this makes it easier.” He chuckles as he entwines our fingers together and I look at Charlie and see the betrayal in his eyes.

“Play along. I know what I’m doing.” I say to him through our shared li