Emily's request hung in the air, a heavy anticipation settling over us. We obediently followed her, my eyes unable to escape the scrutiny of the Jeep she meticulously inspected before signaling us to proceed to the Cross Pack. The revving of her powerful bike added a thunderous underscore to the moment.
As she surged forward on her bike, Ezra wordlessly trailing behind, Caleb occupied the front seat in profound silence. My mind, still grappling with shock, attempted to reconcile conflicting emotions. Caleb had found his mate, ending the seemingly unbreakable curse of Daisy's magic. Logically, I should be elated for him, celebrating the end of his quest. Yet, an unexpected disquiet lingered within me, a dissonance between what should be and what I truly felt.
Despite the joyous revelation
