Chapter 143

Other than the sound of Violet’s babbles, everything went quiet. It was as if the world had stopped moving, but only inside this hut.

No one spoke, no one breathed—while outside was chaos. In the distance, we could hear the sounds of shouting, howling, and heartbreaking screams.

The villagers were in danger…

Aelius was the first to move. He stepped forward with a calm expression and pushed Violet into Alaric’s arms. “Take the baby,” he instructed. “When the time comes, you will know what to do.”

“Grandpa—”

I didn’t even have time to finish my sentence before he had already walked out the door, leaving me to think about his cryptic words.

My body froze as I looked at Claire, unsure of what would happen. Aelius had always told me Violet would be safe—but how could he be sure? How could he be certain when he would also share his wisdom about how nothing was set in stone?

Not even a Soothsayer could know everything…

Oh my…they were