Ember POV
Alex underwent a significant transformation when he acknowledged and embraced his own strength and power, shedding the self-deprecating notion of weakness and recognizing the individuality in everyone.
Despite the fact that the vine tattoo remained visible on my body, it had once again reduced in size, indicating that the curse was still lingering, but the act of purifying the darkness in this realm had temporarily slowed its progression.
As Kieren had anticipated, it didn't take long for him to perceive the presence of dark energy in the vicinity of our hide-out observing the tree that had been the recipient of Alex's remarkable healing powers.
Knowing the potential danger that lay ahead, we made a conscious decision to hold our ground, comprehending that if the individual w
