Lily's voice trembled slightly as she responded to Lucian's question. "It's... overwhelming, to be honest. I can still feel the echoes of Marie's emotions, her struggles, as if they've left an indelible mark on me. But at the same time, it's given me a deeper appreciation for the strength that supernaturals possess, the resilience to endure even the most dire circumstances."
Lucian's gaze held a gentle understanding, his eyes reflecting the depths of his own experiences. "Indeed, such insights can reshape our perspective on existence itself."
As they spoke, the morgue's atmosphere seemed to hold a hushed reverence, as if the very walls were attuned to the profound exchange between two beings connected by both blood and shared trials.
Lily continued, her voice growing steadier. "It's als
