"There were whispers, Luna," Lilly began, her voice low and cautious, as though afraid to utter the words too loudly. Her wide eyes darted around the room before settling on Zara. "Whispers that… something ancient, something from the past, is the reason behind everything that's been happening. Your abduction, the chaos. it's all connected."
Zara's heart skipped a beat, a chill running down her spine. "Something from the past?" she asked, her tone sharp with disbelief and curiosity.
Lilly nodded quickly, leaning in closer. "I overheard the Lycan kings having a serious discussion with Mentor Althorian in the library. They seemed… different. Tense. Like they're keeping something from everyone. And Mentor Althorian. he's back, Luna. He's been telling them things, things they haven't shared with anyone yet."
Zara froze at the mention of Althorian, her shock evident as she stared at Lilly. "Mentor Althorian is back?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.