Thirteen years later...
Axel and I are sitting on the couch and staring at the book.
"Are you sure about this?" I ask him.
"Chloe, we can't keep this secret from Emma any longer." Axel's voice is firm, his brow furrowed with determination. "She is seventeen now, and she deserves to know the truth about who we are and what we're capable of."
I hesitate. "But Axel, what if telling her puts her in danger? The world of magic is dark and unforgiving. I don't want her to get hurt because of us."
"Chloe, she's stronger than you think," Axel says softly, reaching out to hold my hand, offering reassurance. "Emma will be able to handle it. We'll protect her, just like we've always protected each other. Besides, we can't risk her accidentally finding the book and not knowing anything about it."
