Celeste hesitated for a moment, her eyes filled with a mixture of nostalgia and determination. She took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts, before finally speaking. "Before I became a vampire, long before I joined Lucian's coven, I was a young girl with a deep connection to the mystical realms," Celeste began, her voice carrying a hint of wistfulness. "In my childhood village, nestled in the heart of an enchanted forest, I lived a life steeped in mystery and wonder," Celeste began, her voice a soothing melody that held the room captive. "The village was known for its unique connection to the realms beyond, and it was there that I discovered my affinity for the mystical." A soft breeze seemed to dance through Lucian's office, carrying with it the scent of wildflowers and the echoes of

