Chapter 62
Annalise
“So this mark on me,” I began, the realization dawning on me as I turned to Sylus. “It was intentional. Someone planned this.”
Sylus looked grim as he snapped the book shut and met my gaze. “Maybe there’s still an Evil Witch alive,” he concluded, his voice low. “Maybe she’s been hiding all this time, waiting for revenge. And now she’s targeting you because of who you are—your title, your position…”
I clenched my fists. “Yes, because that Evil Witch is Petunia.” My voice was steady, my resolve solid as I stared at Sylus.
His lips twisted into a smirk, but his eyes burned with focus. “I guess it’s time your family paid a little visit, Nali.”
I returned his smirk with a bitter smile. “Step-family,” I corrected. “Though my father’s no better. But you’re right—it’s tim
