Chapter 499. I’m Not... I Just...

A message arrived on Zinnia’s phone from Shadow Moon Pavilion. No words, just a single photo: her family, tied up and held captive.

No explanation was needed. That one image said it all—her family had fallen into Shadow Moon Pavilion’s hands. Zorro was losing patience. He wanted results, and fast.

Zinnia quickly tucked her phone away, her gaze drifting dazedly toward the stage where Caitlin was still dancing gracefully. What was she supposed to do?

Ever since she started following Caitlin, she’d met new friends—genuine, kind people who welcomed her like family. They made her feel warmth, care, and belonging. The last thing she wanted now was to betray any of them.

On the dance floor, Caitlin and Sebastian had just finished their first waltz. The enchanted elf kingdom transformed into a dreamy ocean of light and music, and the floor opened up for others to join in.

Molly was the first to jump up, yanking Simon by his tie. “Come on, Simon, dance with me!”