Lily's heart was heavy with concern as she stood before the door of Samantha's assigned quarters within Lucian's estate. It had been hours since Samantha's return to the coven, yet her memory remained elusive, shrouded in a fog that refused to lift. Lily was determined to help her best friend, to bring her back to herself.
Taking a deep breath, she entered her room.
There stood Samantha, her wearied countenance both familiar and distant. Lily regarded her, her own expression a mix of concern and determination, though Samantha's gaze remained unresponsive. The familiar spark of recognition was conspicuously absent from her eyes.
Suppressing a pang of disappointment, Lily took a step closer to Samantha. Marcus, who had been quietly watching over Samantha, nodded to Lily in acknowledgment
