Andrew was behind it? Suddenly, everything made sense now. It seemed so simple and natural, yet we had failed to grasp it because we didn't want to. It explained how Sophia could get into the cell and kill Matt, and why she would join hands with the mage to claim that I was cursed.
Alex caressed my head and pulled me into his arms. "Looks like our enemy joined hands long ago to take us down," he murmured, his voice muffled. "Are you afraid, Emma?"
I shook my head, my voice filled with determination. "No, as long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid."
He didn't say anything but held me closer. At that moment, time seemed to stand still. I asked him, "Alex, are you okay?"
He shook his head and whispered, "I'm okay, but I want to hold you, just for one more moment."
