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CHAPTER 123
~Kaius' POV~
I opened our encrypted group chat—the one we only used for things that truly mattered.
Group Name: The Kaine Knights
Me: Rose is planning a family picnic. Mum says it's to reconnect. She's baiting Spring to come.
Me: We're expected to be there. All of us. Including Spring.
I didn't have to wait long. Within seconds, the bubble next to Rhys lit up.
Rhys: Absolutely not. There's no way I'm letting Spring walk into that mess. Not after the last time.
Eryx: That witch Rose is definitely planning something. She's never "mature" unless she wants something.
I sighed, already knowing this would be their reaction.
Me: I agree. But this might be the perfect time to expose whatever she's plotting. Mom's already made up her mind. This picnic is a test—for all of us.
Rhys: She wants a test? Fine. Let's bring fire. But Spring doesn't go alone.