Her Birth Mother

Third-person POV

Seraphina continued to drag Electra toward the garden, and even though Electra stumbled slightly, she didn't resist, too dazed by the situation to argue.

"Come on," Seraphina said. "We're almost there."

Electra said nothing, simply letting Seraphina continue to drag her. When they reached the garden, Seraphina's pace quickened, and the sight of the gazebo in the center sent a jolt of recognition through her.

Her mother had been here earlier, waiting to meet with Solara, and Seraphina was certain they would be here again.

As they approached, movement in the distance caught her eye. It was the servant she had seen before walking toward the gazebo, and behind her, following quietly, was Solara.

"There!" Seraphina exclaimed, pointing toward them. "That's her. That's Solara." She turned to Electra, her eyes wide with anticipation. "Do you see it now? Do you see how much she looks like you?"