ALLISON.

Tears welled in her bloodshot eyes as she pulled me into an embrace. “You’re such a stubborn girl, and for that… I’m grateful. Thank you, Allison.”

I returned her hug. It felt so good to be home again and to finally give Quinn exactly what I had promised her. After that, I hastily wiped my tears away and let River do his job.

River stepped forward, handing her a small dagger to Quinn. "Take this. You’ll need to cut yourself. Your family was cursed by a Crimson Witch. Their curses are laid with blood, and only blood can break them." he explained.

Quinn took the dagger without any hesitation....