, and Seraphina remained vigilant, knowing that Lucas's retreat was only a temporary reprieve

her mind restless. The events of the past few days played on a loop in her head. She co

ke through her thoughts. "Ther

n her face. Intrigued and slightly apprehensive, Lydia followed her inside. Seraphina led he

nter stood a large, ornate mirror framed with symbols Lydia recognized from the G

can show you the memories of those who have come before us. I bel

she approached the mirror

ocus on your mother," Seraphina instr

Instantly, she felt a strange pull, as if she were being drawn into the depths o

she knew, but everything seemed different, older, untouched by time. Ahead, she saw a famili

xpression serene but focused. Suddenly, another figure emerged from the shadows; Seraphina, lookin

aid. "Lucas's father has discovered your sec

ake Lydia and go into hiding. But promise me y

g hand on Elena's shoulder.

Elena was packing hurriedly, glancing anxiously at the door. In a

e box from a shelf and placed it in the crib beside Lydia. "Stay s

trode in; Lucas's father, his eyes burning with ha

es blazing with defiance. "I w

er, Lucas's father and his followers overwhelmed her. As Elena fell, her last

eyes were filled with tears, her heart heavy with the weight of what she had

shoulder. "Your mother was a brave and power

within her. "I won't let her sacrifice be in vain. I'll

sion concerned. "Lydia, we need to

mind still reeling from t

een gathering allies. He's forming a coalition with other

"We can't let that happen. We need to warn

's a dangerous path, but it's our

or startled them. They exchanged wary glances before Ethan ope

e trembling. "I need your help