CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE

I listen to Alex recount how Alice charmed him, and Jason helped him obtain the antidote, my eyes widening in disbelief at his words.

“Your mouth’s hanging open, Hannah,” he says with a slight smirk.

“Of course it is,” I reply, running my fingers through my hair. The revelation leaves me reeling. “Here I was thinking Collins was crazy for dabbling in dark magic, only to learn my own sister did the same.”

Alex nods solemnly. “I know; I never would have guessed they’d work together.”

“What do you mean by that?” I ask, needing more clarity. “But first, can you explain in detail how Jason helped you get the antidote?”

Alex takes a deep breath before speaking. “Jason went investigating who might have aided Alice, and during that time, he stumbled upon a pack whose witch had dealt with something similar. She was able to provide Jason with the herbs needed for Jane to brew an antidote.”

“Oh,” I exhale, my mind racing to process this newfound information.

“Yeah, and Hannah...” Alex paus