Chapter 57

Chapter 57.

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When he said that, she experienced a sudden shock in her chest, which she skillfully concealed with a fake smile.

"Why? Lucas, what about him?" It was at this point that she realized her voice was trembling, and she hoped he wouldn't notice.

She was aware that Lucas was the only issue she had. Because Lucas knows Creed like the back of his hand, if they can fool him, they can fool everyone else.

"I think... I think he's acting odd," he said, his jaw clenched.

"Lucas, what do you mean?" She inquired, hoping to elicit more information from him.

"Were you by his side constantly while he was in the dark woods?" He questioned as she frowned.

"Yes, I was by his side nonstop. Why?"

"I don't think so. Remember how you left him for a while before coming to tell us about his health? "He said this as she nodded sharply.

"Oh yeah, that's true," she said, not pleased with Lucas' attention to detail.

"What do the witches have to do with this?" She inquired, her curiosity taking over.