Chapter 160

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Scarlett’s POV

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My bags were packed, and I felt a strange mix of dread and hope as Keith led me outside. The morning air was heavy, wrapping around us like a final embrace. As we stepped out, I caught sight of Lucian’s jeep waiting by the entrance, and just a little behind, a black van with a western license plate Keith’s van. My heart clenched at the sight, and I turned to Keith, clutching his hand, reluctant to it go. The thought of leaving him behind and facing whatever waited for me at Redcape felt like a deep wound, raw and aching. A flicker of jealousy danced in the eyes of my companions, but one dared to voice it. It was as if we all knew this was a goodbye, though no one would say it.

“Your clothes are packed in the van, along with a little something extra from me,” Keith said softly, pressing a gentle kiss on my forehead. “I told your

mates not to let you open it until you’re home.”

His voice was warm, but it felt like a knife to my heart, tearing into the fragile comfort I’d clung to. “Remember to practice meditation, and don’t forget your magic. If you’re struggling, if things get tough – I’m only a phone call away,” he added. I nodded, barely able to meet his gaze.