Chapter 32: Echoes of the Unknown

Echoes of the Unknown

Aria paced the confines of her quarters, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts. The revelation of a sister—a twelve-year-old girl named Seraphina—had upended everything she believed about her past. The weight of this newfound knowledge pressed heavily on her chest, each breath a reminder of the uncertainty that lay ahead.

A soft knock interrupted her turmoil. "Come in," she called, her voice strained.

The door creaked open, revealing Alexander. His golden eyes, usually fierce and unyielding, now shimmered with concern. "Aria," he began gently, "you've been in here for hours. Talk to me."

She sank onto the edge of her bed, burying her face in her hands. "I don't know what to think, Alex. A sister? After all this time?"

He crossed the room, sitting beside her. "It's a lot to process. But we need to approach this carefully. Kael is manipulative, and his connection to the Nameless One makes this even more precarious."