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CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

Scarlett’s POV

My heart pounded in my chest as I watched Emily's hand slowly retreat from the door, leaving behind a faint imprint of her touch. The anticipation etched on her face was mirrored in my own, and my mind was filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The door creaked open, revealing a dimly lit room that seemed to hold countless secrets within its walls.

My eyes fixed on the tall figure standing in the threshold, his silhouette casting an enigmatic presence against the soft glow of candlelight. Dr. Thorne, the renowned scholar rumored to possess the key to unlocking the secrets of the ancient texts we had stumbled upon, greeted us with a nod. I couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity mixed with reverence as I entered the room.

"Welcome, seekers of knowledge," Dr. Thorne's voice resonated, carrying a hint of both warmth and weariness. "Please, come inside."

I followed Emily across the threshold, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet beneath my feet. The room
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