CHAPTER 19

Emma's POV

I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered inside me. Esmeralda's words kept echoing in my mind, "You're so perfect, Emma... But perfection is boring. And you're so... replaceable.” I remembered her threat when I mistakenly clashed with her in the Corridor.

I knew I had to make a choice, but my heart was torn. I couldn't bear the thought of hurting Gabe, but I couldn't deny my feelings for Angelo either.

As I lay in bed, I realized that I couldn't choose between them. I couldn't break anyone's heart, not now, not ever.

So, I made up my mind. I would leave. I would leave this place, these people, and these complicated emotions behind.

I would go to Chicago, to search for my children. I had to find them, had to know they were safe.

And then, I remembered what my friend had told me about a mage, a powerful being who could help me locate my children.

I had to try, had to visit the mage. It was my only hope, my only option.

I packed my bags, my heart heavy with s