“This whole time, I have been lied to like a child. Important life-altering information kept from me. Why?” I hissed. Warm liquid dripped from my nose, my head throbbing as my body tried to force me back. “It doesn’t matter now. It’s too late. The equinox crests soon.” The Higher One moved, appearing in front of me. She reached out and grabbed my hand, holding it up to examine it. “And I do not see the mark upon your finger. It seems your time has run out. I guess he really did do it.” I yanked my hand away. “Do what?”
