Late that night, beneath the watchful glow of the moon, Maika stood before a modest oak door deep within Ravenshade Manor.She raised her hand and knocked softly.A quiet voice answered from within."Come in."Maika opened the door.Lysandra stood beside the window, her back turned to the room as she stared into the endless night. Moonlight spilled across her pale face, illuminating the sorrow in her eyes.Behind her, little Elara slept peacefully on the bed, one tiny hand curled beneath her cheek.Maika's gaze immediately softened."She's beautiful," she whispered.Lysandra didn't turn."She has her father's eyes."The words settled heavily between them.Maika stepped farther into the room, her eyes lingering on the sleeping child."I came to speak with you."Slowly, Lysandra turned around. She folded her arms across her chest, almost as though she needed to protect herself from whatever Maika was about to say.Maika took a quiet breath."Two months after Caveen married Madelline, th
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