Chapter 44

• One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the clearing, Elara found herself alone in the forest. She had been walking for hours, lost in thought, trying to make sense of everything. The deeper she delved into the prophecy, the more confusing it became. The answers were there, but they were buried beneath layers of mystery, and each revelation only led to more questions.
• Her mind wandered back to Damien, to his unwavering devotion, and the way he had stood by her through everything. His love for her was undeniable, but there was a part of her—deep down—that was terrified of what that love might cost him.
• “Elara.”