C25 25 - Journey North

The words lingered in the air. "You're coming with me."

No one argued or questioned the decision. The spirits simply exchanged knowing glances, as though they had expected this outcome from the beginning, as though destiny had written this chapter long before Araceli or Ace had arrived at the temple.

But Araceli wasn't ready to accept that. Not completely. Not yet.

Ace stood calmly before her