Chapter 30 Your Aunt

• Ariana
• In the days after my father left, Lucas had been acting strangely, disappearing at night and returning with unexplained scars on his body. Every time I tried to ask him, he would deflect the conversation, leaving me with more questions than answers. It was as if a wall had formed between us, and I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of worry.
• One evening, as we prepared to take Elara to the woods for a playful adventure, a familiar figure emerged from the trees. My heart skipped a beat as I laid eyes on my older sister, Seraphina. It had been years since we had seen each other, and I couldn't help but notice the change in her demeanor. She was dressed more provocatively than I remembered, her confidence exuding an air of boldness.