Chapter 80

Kai’s POV

Theo had said a lot of things that day, but I was restless. I remembered the death of my parents, knowing they were linked to the fall of the sirens—haunted by secrets and truths too long buried. It gnawed at the edges of my mind, leaving me on edge.

"Kieran," I called, pacing the length of the terrace as dawn broke over the horizon. "We need to find out exactly why our bloodlines are tied to this."

Kieran stepped onto the terrace, his expression as calm as always, though tension lingered behind those steady eyes. "I agree. There’s more to this—more than what Theo or the witch revealed."

I turned my head to glance at the bedroom door. Briar was sleeping—hopefully peacefully. Gods knew she needed rest more than any of us. But still, I could sense the restlessness within her. The siren inside her was waking, and with each passing day, it became harder for her to fight.

I nodded toward the distant forest, thic