The Queen’s Gift

Chapter 73: The Queen's Gift

The air around the crystal moved, and the flash twisted into a glowing golden shape.

Elira, her body was formed entirely of butterflies. 

Her presence gave a serene, commanding energy that made Kael and Pedro immediately bow their heads.

Lirian, however, looked frozen, her mouth slightly opened as she stared at the person before her.

"Elira…" Pedro whispered. 

The queen's eyes landed on Lirian, soft yet piercing, as though seeing straight into her soul. 

She stepped forward, gracefully yet with purpose.

"Lirian," Elira spoke. "At last, we meet."

Lirian took an involuntary step back, her throat felt dry. "You… you're Gabriel's mother?"

"Yes," Elira replied with a gentle nod. "And I have been waiting for this moment for a very long time."

Kael exchanged a glance with Pedro, who looked unusually serious. 

Neither dared interrupt as Elira continued.