Chapter 29: The Haunted Past

The chapel’s heavy wooden doors creaked shut behind Gabriel, leaving us in stunned silence. The gravity of the situation pressed down on me, making it hard to breathe. Isabella’s lifeless eyes and Gabriel’s confident smirk were etched into my mind, fueling a fire of determination and desperation.

Nathanial approached me, his expression hard. "Emily, we need to regroup. There’s still a chance we can save Isabella and stop Gabriel."

I nodded, though my thoughts were scattered. The weight of the prophecy, the looming threat, and now the betrayal of Isabella left my mind reeling. We had allies, but Gabriel had power—and he had the prophecy’s key.

Morgana stepped forward, her gaze piercing. "We need to understand more about this prophecy. If Gabriel has Isabella, he’s already one step ahead. We need to find out what he plans to do next."

I nodded again, trying to focus. "There’s an old family journal at my house. It might have more information about the prophecy. My mother was obsessed wit