Chapter 56:- it's all about power
Elara's pulse quickened, her heartbeat echoing in her ears as she stood on the edge of a decision that could alter her fate forever. Shadows from the flickering candlelight danced across the courtyard, casting Damian's face in harsh relief. His expression was unreadable, though his eyes held that dangerous glint—a look that warned of his power over her. She felt Alexander's hand rest gently on her arm, grounding her, but also reminding her of the weight of her deception.
She closed her eyes briefly, remembering the way her curse had first manifested—how it twisted her insides, marking her, binding her. The whispers of her ancestors' sins tangled in her veins like a second heartbeat. The curse wasn't just a burden; it was a living thing inside her, dark and consuming, threatening to devour her whole. Damian claimed he could help, that he had the knowledge to shatter the curse's grip on her. But Alexander… his unwavering presence was her only solace.
