Chapter 159

didn’t understand completely. The there was something about the way he looked at me that mars me believe him. Keith words settled out amforting and yet frightening, like a final gift wrapped in warning. In that moment, I wanted to hold onto him forever, to stay wrapped in the safety

But I knew, deep down, that I couldn’t keep him. That whatever future I chose, I had to face it alone.

hy do you say these things?” I asked him, my voice barely a whisper. I needed answers, but he just gave me a gentle smile, as if he held secrets too beat

share.

You had two paths once,” he said quietly, “but because of those fools and everything that’s happened around you, there’s only one path left now. And i that path, I see vengeance and hatred. Darkness like that can tear our world apart if it isn’t kept in check. I just hope you’ll find it in your heart to forgee.

and let go.”

I could sense he was holding back, as if there was more he didn’t want to tell me. “Keith, tell me the whole story. I want to know,” I pressed, heading to