Chapter 218

Chapter 218

Raven's POV

I approached the grand entrance of the palace, a sense of loneliness washed over me. I hesitated, unable to bring myself to step inside. It felt as though an invisible barrier stood between me and the life I had always known, a life that suddenly felt unfamiliar and unwelcoming.

I knew that something was wrong when I saw the picture of the late Luna, and how she looked so much like Lyra … “you were supposed to be my mother.. not her.” I muttered in anger.

I was a fool for thinking that it was just a coincidence.

“Fuck!.”

I shook my head, trying to dispel the doubts that gnawed at the edges of my mind. "Get it together, Raven," I muttered under my breath, steeling myself for what lay ahead.

Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the heavy doors and stepped into the opulent hallway beyond. But instead of feeling a sense of belonging, I felt like an intruder in my own home. Every step I took felt wrong, as though I was trespassing on someone else's territory.

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