77. (DANE POV)

(DANE POV)

(DANE POV)

The pain in my face had subsided, and I could feel my eye rapidly healing. We didn't have much time. "Deirk," I said, standing up and testing my vision. I'm going to the school right before sunrise. Mag won't be able to mess with you here during daylight. Just push them into a sunny room if he comes around, okay?"

Deirk looked at me with tears in his eyes. "Be careful."

"I will," I promised... "Stay together, keep each other safe. I'll be back as soon as I can."

The walk to the school was tense. Every shadow seemed to hide a threat, but I couldn't afford to hesitate. We needed Cami's help.

When I reached the school, I headed straight to Cami's office. As I approached, an ominous feeling settled in my gut. I pushed the door open and froze.

Mag was there, sitting at her desk with a smug look, stroking himself as he watched old security footage.

Behind the couch, Cami lay in a pile of blood and clothes.

She was dead.

"Well, well, I didn't think it would be this