My eyes stayed locked on Eliana's, hunting for any sign of trickery, but my mother's gaze held steady and strong. A shiver ran down my spine as I realized Eliana was completely serious."No," I said at last, my voice steady. "I won't go anywhere with you. I don't know what you want, but I'm not interested."Eliana's face stayed the same, yet her eyes seemed to dig even deeper into me. "Stop fighting it, Lyra," she said, her voice low and calm. "I will help you, whether you like it or not. You're my daughter, and I won't stand by and watch you suffer."I took another step back, my heart pounding hard. There was something unsettling about my mother's resolve, something that made my skin prickle. "Isn't it too late for that already? Just leave me alone," I snapped, trying to sound tougher than I felt.Eliana's gaze rested on my face for a second. "Not without treating your wounds," she said, her voice almost too quiet to hear."I don't care if you're uncomfortable," Eliana said, her tone
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