Chapter 470

Miraelle’s POV

As we went our separate ways, Rose and I walked side by side through the tall woods, searching for the Ruby stones that would set us free.

The silence between us was thick, filled with tension that neither of us could ignore.

I could feel it in the way Rose kept her distance, her eyes always scanning the ground, her body stiff with discomfort.

I knew this wasn’t just about finding the stones—there were things left unsaid, things I had done that had hurt her deeply.

I tried to break the silence, hoping to ease the tension.

“Rose, do you think the stones are really hidden here? It feels like we’ve been walking for hours.”

Rose didn’t even look at me when she answered, her voice cold and distant.

“I don’t know, Miraelle. I’m just trying to get out of here.” she replied rudely.

Her tone made me wince, but I kept going. I had to.

“I know things between us aren’t easy, but maybe we could…talk? You