Chapter 10: CHAPTER TEN

A hush fell over the crowd as I suddenly rose to my feet, the iris-shaped mark on my forehead pulsing with energy. A sharp gasp broke the silence. “Witch! A new witch!” Before the shock could spread, a chorus of howls echoed from the surrounding mountains—Rogues! Gabriel and I *locked eyes for a split second before we took off, moving in perfect synchrony. With swift, powerful strides, we launched ourselves up the hillside, our figures cutting through the moonlight. The...