Chapter 240

• Jaselyn's POV
• Rion’s face tightened, and he took a deep breath before speaking. “Jas… Isla took him. We searched everywhere, but she managed to flee with Celio before we arrived. I’m so sorry.”
• The words hit me like a punch to the gut, and I felt my legs go weak beneath me. I staggered backward, my vision blurring as tears filled my eyes. “No… no, this can’t be happening,” I choked out, my voice breaking with despair. “Not again… please, no.”