Chapter 104. A Future Unwritten

Lottie POV

"Or us?" Kanne added as his hand slipped into mine and gave it a gentle squeeze. Looking at him, I felt my lips twitch into a small smile; even after all we had been through, this man was still willing to fight for us.

Leaning my head on his shoulder, I looked to Knox, who was towing the dirt as he chewed his lip, clearly hiding something. I was about to ask when Selene gently cleared her throat to speak.

"It means they will face challenges," Selene admitted, her voice filled with something I could not quite place. "But they will also possess the strength to overcome them. With your guidance and love, they can become a force for great good."

"Which means they can also be a force of great evil, right?" Liam asked, his tone tense as he addressed Selene with that familiarity that ate at me.

"Since when did we live in a galaxy far, far away?" Knox scoffed playfully, no doubt trying to relieve me of a little of my anxiety.

"Knox Maddox, I lo