Sophia slowly revealed the necklace that had been hidden between her ample chest.
As it came into view, Caleb squinted, trying to make out the shape.
It was a five-pointed star, finely carved from black metal and enclosed within a perfect circle.
A symbol recognized across the world—the infamous mark often associated with the devil.
"A pentacle? What does that have to do with X?" Naya asked, her voice tinged with both caution and curiosity.
Sophia's smile widened as she shifted her gaze from the pendant to Naya.
"Oh, my dear," she said softly, "it has everything to do with X."
Caleb raised a brow, the word echoing in his thoughts.
'A pentacle...'
It was widely feared—believed to be a devil's mark—and because of that, most people avoided it entirely. The world had long misunderstood its origins and purpose. As a result, the true meaning behind the symbol was lost on the majority.
But not to Caleb.
Thanks to Sophia.
