Chapter 179

"Okay, Alexa," Aaron said, his voice soft. "We trust you. But if anything happens, we're here for you, got it?"

Alexa smiled, her eyes shining with gratitude. "Got it, guys. Thanks for understanding."

Sharon stood at the balcony, gazing out at the starry night sky, her mind racing with thoughts and worries. The others were asleep, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been building up inside her.

Suddenly, she felt a presence behind her. She turned to see Alexa, her eyes gleaming in the dim light.

"Hey, Sharon," Alexa whispered, her voice low and husky. "What are you doing out here?"

Sharon shrugged, his eyes fixed on the stars. "Just thinking."

Alexa stepped closer, her body inches from Sharon's. "About what?"

Sharon sighed, her shoulders sagging. "About tomorrow. About the ritual. What if something goes wrong?"

Alexa's arms wrapped around Sharon's waist, pulling her close. "We'll be okay, Sharon. We