Watching their tender farewell, Ismahal narrowed his eyes at Julian, his expression bordering on disdain. How dare this man set his sights on my little sister, he fumed inwardly.
Meanwhile, Anita settled into Marcus's saddle, fastening her carabiner as Michael approached her with a curious smile.
"Anita, did you foresee a future with Julian? Is that why things progressed so quickly between you two?"
Anita's radiant smile widened as she replied, "The future is both fluid and fixed. Actions taken to change it often lead to the very outcomes that were foreseen. I've come to understand this through my teachings. If I've revealed any part of the future, it's because it was meant to be shared in that moment."
Michael pondered her cryptic words. Time paradoxes, perhaps? Deciding it was too complex for him, he shrugged off the thought. His primary reason for bringing Anita was her safety, though her extraordinary healing abilities were an undeniable bonus.
