own that the artifact held power, but she hadn't realized how deep the stakes ran. This was no longer just about saving

his face was one of confusion, but Amina wasn't sure if it wa

in surprise. "Wha

trayal. "I just saw one of your people, one of the men from your clan. He

play that neither of us fully understand. I've been trying to stop them, not help them. The artifact is far more dangerous than you realize. My people want it to rule the world. They've been searching f

s seemed sincere, but could she trust him after every

his voice filled with desperation. "I will do anything to make

e for and the path she knew she had to walk alone. She could feel the presence of t

ng away. But you need to understand something, Kwame. I have