Her thirst for vengeance
My chest tightens for no reason, just a pang of envy.
The mirror flashes forward, skipping over years, showing heartbreak. Elara clutching a letter, tears streaming as she learns of Chelsea’s death. The rage, the pain, the grief that she swore would never be quenched. And there it is—the seed of what drove her to my manor.
Then the mirror jumps again, showing her stepping into the Manor as a concubine. Her eyes meet mine in a memory that feels almost real. I see her smile at me—genuine, friendly, kind. I feel a small sting in my chest.