Serena's POVThe room felt smaller after Nathan spoke. Even though the walls weren't moving, it felt like they were leaning in and closing in on us one breath at a time. The lights above us hummed softly, steady and calm, which only made the tension feel sharper. I stood still near the table, afraid that if I moved too fast, something unseen might shatter.The pendant lay at the center of the table.Its metal surface caught the light, dull and harmless at first glance, it really looked like an old family keepsake. I kept staring at it, my eyes tracing the tiny scratches along its edge. My fingers twitched at my side, remembering how warm it felt when Charles placed it in my palm.No one spoke right away. Adrian who was now standing near the window, his back stiff, his shoulders high like he was bracing for a blow. Leo sat on the couch, one arm resting carefully against his chest, his breathing slow but uneven. Nathan remained near his laptop, quiet, focused, waiting.There was a long
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