Chapter 100 Next Steps

• Jordan
• The journey back to Celine's apartment was filled with tense silence. I drove, focusing my thoughts on the road, but my mind was a whirlwind. The witches' revelation about the curse hanging over Benjamin echoed in my ears, and a sense of helplessness gnawed at me from within.
• When we arrived, the atmosphere in the apartment was heavy. Celine looked tired, but her determination remained unbreakable. Elowen was restless, her eyes filled with worry. Ton, on the other hand, stood by Elowen, his silent support evident.