Chapter one hundred& twenty six

Amanda nodded gravely. She had known all along that their mission was not going to be easy, but now it seemed that the stakes were higher than ever.

Lilly continued, "The book you hold contains powerful secrets that have been kept hidden for centuries. Those who seek it will stop at nothing to get it, and they will not hesitate to use violence if necessary."

Amanda's mind raced as she tried to process the implications of what Lily was saying. She had always suspected that there were forces working against them, but she had never imagined that they would be willing to resort to violence.

"What do we do?" Hannah asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Lily looked at them intently. "You must be careful. Trust no one, and always watch your back. And above all, be prepared to fight."

Amanda felt a cold sweat break out on her forehead. She had never been in a real fight before, and the thought of having to defend herself and her friends was terrifying.

But she also knew that there was no turni