After Carlos and Mona finished breakfast, a heavy silence settled between them. Carlos set his coffee aside, finally deciding it was time to address her presence.
"Mona, you shouldn't have come," Carlos said with concern. "The palace is on edge as it is. You should have waited for a safer time to visit."
"Maybe I can help you guys," Mona countered softly.
Carlos looked at her, his expression skeptical. "You can't. What do you even know about fighting the dark witch? It isn't a game, Mona. It's more dangerous than you can imagine."
"I know I'm not as powerful as the others, but I can help you bind her," Mona said confidently. "Even if I can only hold the spell for a few seconds, it could be the window you need. Honestly, I was just worried about you. You left without a second thought for your own safety."
