Chapter 52

STEFANO. Shock invades my body in strong waves. I grip the phone harder in my hand in an effort not to end up shattering it on the floor, but it’s proving to be very difficult. I don’t even trust myself to speak right now. Priestess Lilith seems to know the effect of her words on me, because she says, “I don’t think you can find her out in the open. She’s still in hiding. There is a place in that castle that blocks her scent. We can’t go in any further. You’re the one who needs to find her.” “Understood,” I manage to utter, my voice robotic. “Thank you.” With that, I turn off the phone and slowly walk back to the office. The first thing I notice is Eden not being there anymore. The only one left is Celeste, who’s been pacing the floor when I see her. “Where have you been?” she demands. “Where’s Eden?” I ask, my tone still absent. She lets out an irate noise. “Really? I told her to leave because I thought you’re not comfortable talking with her around!” To be honest, she has a p