Chapter 48

VESTA’S POV

As the moon hung high in the midnight sky, casting its ethereal glow upon the palace grounds, I found myself standing at the precipice of freedom, my heart pounding with anticipation and fear. Elliana and Raya, my steadfast handmaidens, stood by my side, their faces a mixture of determination and sorrow as we prepared to embark on the journey that would change the course of my destiny.

"We need to move quickly," Elliana whispered, her voice tinged with urgency. "If we're going to make it to the coven before Lucius returns, we can't afford to waste any time."

I nodded, my resolve hardening with each passing moment. The weight of my decision pressed down upon me, a heavy burden that threatened to crush me beneath its relentless weight, but I knew that there was no turning back. This was my chance at freedom, my opportunity to break free from the chains that bound me to a fate not of my choosing.

With practiced efficiency, we gathered our belongings and made our way to the om