Lily, Lucian, and Celeste stood in the dimly lit mortuary, the atmosphere tense as they remained behind while Marcus, Isadora, Marie, and the other coven members escorted Samantha to her quarters. Lily's gaze remained locked on the closed door, a complex mix of emotions swirling within her. The urgency to revive Samantha was undeniable, yet the weight of reviving Camilla hung heavily in the air. Lily recalled the words of Serafina, the angelic guide who had shared her insights into the intricate balance of reviving vampires. She remembered the caution – that the act of revival could bear unforeseen consequences, echoing through time and reality. Serafina's words echoed in Lily's thoughts – that revived vampires could lose their memories, strain their bond with their sire, or even age a

