Chapter 22

Astra stood in the shadows, watching as Lila Kim swiftly dispatched her comrades. Her hands itched to join the fight, but Silas had been clear—*Do not engage*. The cold command echoed in her mind, and although every instinct in her body screamed for action, she obeyed. Silas had his reasons for holding her back, reasons she didn’t question.

She watched as Alex, weakened and shaken, was pulled to his feet by Lila. Samira stumbled after them, her eyes wide with shock and confusion. Astra clenched her fists, biting back the frustration bubbling within her. *This wasn’t supposed to happen.* They were supposed to capture Samira, to break Alex down emotionally until he unleashed the full force of the amulet. Instead, Lila had shown up, saving them both in the blink of an eye.

Once they were out of sight, Astra turned and disappeared into the shadows, moving swiftly back to the rendezvous point. Silas would want answers, and he wasn’t known for his patience when it came to failure.

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