Chapter 66

Sophia’s POV

Derick’s eyes gleamed with a mix of curiosity and vengeance as he listened to my words, the fire in his gaze steadier now than it had been in weeks. He pondered the possibility of turning Leah against Blake, but I cautioned him against it.

“Blake is powerful, Derick,” I reminded him. “Leah alone wouldn’t be able to stand against him. Besides, I still have unfinished business with her mother, Amanda. I want to see her pay for what she did to my parents.”

Derick nodded in understanding, his jaw clenched. “You’re right, Sophia. Killing Blake alone won’t be enough. We need to make him suffer, to strip away everything he holds dear.”

I leaned closer to Derick, a glint of mischief in my eyes. “The blood moon is approaching,” I whispered. “During that time, the pow